Book 4: The Dissonance of The Earthling Saiyan

by Espeon804

Book 4. Humanity has proved itself a threat. Their ultimate creation backfires and becomes their worst enemy. A Bio-Android goes by the name of Cell - an insect like organism who absorbs anyone it can get to... but for what purpose? Saiyan, Human, Namekian, and Android are forced to join forces. This is indeed a dissonance. It seems that Goku is struggling with himself.

11. Step forward for the chances!

Chapter 11 Plot:

Chapter 11: "Step forward for the chances, "Goku-wannabe"!" With Kakarot impossible to control, the unlikely team has no other choice but to take their plans to another path! A sadistic Saiyan who refuses to obey anyone and would rather kill his own temporary companions is far too dangerous to even be around! Turles is left with an unexpected role he never saw coming. The question is; will he comply, or will his own "selfish sin" get in his way?

Then again, not only is he in a situation that leaves him questioning his power. When reality strikes just what he is really feeling just as his brothers suspected, it brings another issue that may have him distracted more than prepared!

UNFORTUNATELY…

Kakarot's stubbornness and Vegeta's pride causes major problems within the team! How can they work together to defeat a horrible threat when they are fighting amongst themselves! Trunks from the future finds himself focusing more on trying to keep his future from happening!

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A/N: Espeon804 here with another great chapter!

IT'S ABOUT DARN TIME, AM I RIGHT?!

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PUBLISHED ON: MAY 3, 2018!

WORDS: 27,984

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I know I said I won't update until I have 3 chapters done ahead, but I can't have y'all wait that long. So this is a treat.

Anyways. Guys… I must thank you for coming this far with me. For those who stuck around to this point… thank you for giving the series a chance.

I had many drop the series from the first few chapters… but those stuck around beyond chapter 14 seem to stay, I noticed. Am I complaining? Nah. If you don't like the book, I'm fine with that.

In April, 2018, it marked as the 3rd year anniversary of this series. Nice. So… thank you lots.

Also… I have two new books coming soon.

And, since I struck 500 followers on Wattpad a few days ago, I decided to make this chapter extra long for you readers!

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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN DB, DBZ, DBGT, DBZKAI, OR DBS! Akira Toriyama is the mastermind! I am just… a girl wasting her life writing fanfiction. (Eh.)

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Key:

"Talking"

"Foreign Language"

'Thoughts'

'Telepathy'

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I should really stop trying to kill myself with this new crap. No wonder why I can't keep up.

-Espeon804

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- Chapter 11: Step forward for the chances, "Goku-wannabe"! -

"Saiyans. Those aliens that love nothing more than a good fight… and to slaughter billions of innocent lives. They are savages… nothing more than animals that must be neutralized. Have you ever looked one in the eye and found yourself unable to move? Petrified from fear? That's because they are naturally predators."

The crowd is huge, gathered in front of a stage with closed curtains. They all mutter among themselves, becoming quiet when the voice is heard again.

"Their eyes may appear black, but the true eye color of every Saiyan is red. But… it only shows when they are about to transform into that beast, right?"

The crowd whispers.

"Wrong. The eyes glow red because they are feeling a great deal of bloodlust. Which is why they show when they are about to transform. Which is why if you piss them off to the point they want to spill your blood and guts in savage rage… their eyes glow just the same way. Interesting, is it? I would show you what it looks like… but the Saiyan I have is… mentally broke down.

You see… ANY Saiyan can be broken. All it takes is a small space. Steal away their food, water… and any links to what they desire the most: a fight. Let time do its work. Let the feeling of helplessness and worthlessness seep into them. Once you shatter their pride… you win. They are forever changed.

They become a mere shell of who they once were.

They become cowards. Begging for your mercy.

They become utterly weak-minded. Easy prey.

And the evidence is right here, ladies and gentlemen. Brought to you by yours truly, Chille Sierf, I bring you… Goku Son! A broken spirit! AHAHAHAHAHA!"

The crowd of watching people clap as curtains open, revealing a horribly beaten Saiyan hunched in a small cage. He can't see or hear outside the solitary room, but the walls on the outside allow outsider viewers to see him.

And they are indeed pleased to see who was once a strong-willed Saiyan, now, a suffering and weak fool.

….

(1) The scene flickers into static for a few seconds before falling into static completely. Watching with narrowing eyes, ChiChi holds on to the remote so tightly, it crushes like paper in her hands.

Krillin jumps in surprise, seeing the remote now sparking. "U-uh… are you… alright?"

"That damn man... he's the main reason why my husband is the way he is now!" ChiChi is shaking horribly, but it's due to her building rage. "Not just him. Bulma as well. If they never dared to mess with him the way they did… he would… Goku would had never made a deal with him."

Krillin looks like he wants to sink into the ground and hide. The baby that now sits on his lap had gone quiet, looking uncomfortable.

Sure. He heard her yell countless times before. She's pretty infamous for that, but...

Not once had he ever heard her talk with such a cold and raging tone.

It's horrifying.

Trying to calm the woman down, he speaks carefully. "Hey… both of them are dead now. We can just get rid of the demon and-"

"Just get rid?! We are talking about a powerful demon who consumes SOULS to grow more powerful! He has a Saiyan in his clutches!" ChiChi shoots to her feet, the force knocking down her chair so quick, a leg falls off on impact to the ground. "A SAIYAN! A species with a body and a soul far more powerful than you! Than me! Than us HUMANS! AND IT'S OUR KIND WHO CAUSED THIS!"

"Calm down! You're going to-"

"DON'T EVER TELL AN ANGRY WOMAN TO CALM DOWN!"

"I-I…!"

"You saw what they did!" ChiChi points at the large screen that hangs from the wall. Her pointed finger shakes along with her hand. Tears begin to stream down her red face. "You SAW it! You saw all the clips before! How many times have you watched them?! Twice?! Three times?! Nine thousand?!"

That last number was an exaggeration, but there is no thought to correct that. Trying may result to being thrown throw a wall at this rate.

Krillin has no words to say. He is frozen, not daring to move an inch.

"You selfish idiot…!" ChiChi insults him through clenched teeth. "You knew all along, and you did nothing to stop it! Not until you realized how bad it got! Not until Goku had officially lost his mind! You're nothing more than a coward! A mere selfish, idiotic, COWARD!"

"ChiChi! Please! The baby! What about your unborn baby! Too much stress and…. a-and…" Krillin shuts his mouth. A sword had been drawn again, pointed towards the empty space below his eyes once again.

"If it weren't for this truce, you would be dead where you stand."

The way she said that was so cold...

'Does she really mean that?! It's not my fault they did this to him!' Those are thoughts Krillin would be thinking at this moment, but… all he can think about is, how he is going to die.

"I… I'm sorry." His voice shakes. "I just wanted to understand what they did better… t-to see if what they really did was right."

The woman's eyes widen with aggression. "You did what?"

'Me and my big mouth.' It is all Krillin can think of before the tip of the sword presses against his face.

"You are just as selfish as them! You are no different! If you had told us before… we could have a better chance of saving him! You were his best friend before! He did so MUCH for you back then!"

"He's… not my friend at all. That was done years ago." Krillin speaks quietly. "What I don't understand is why you are on their side, the Saiyans… after what they did to us?"

"After what we did to them?! You just don't get it… or you are glad that he is suffering?! People like you… PEOPLE LIKE YOU…! WHO THE HELL BROUGHT YOU BACK ON THIS EARTH?!"

At this point, the baby's face swells, and he begins to cry. It is enough to make the two freeze. Out of all the insanity this baby had witnessed, this is enough to scare him. One would think hearing ChiChi yell is normal and can be ignored.

Not this time.

The woman looks back at Krillin who has his hands raised in a surrender motion. "Can't you see what this mess is doing to you…?" He finally gains some courage to ask.

He can see it too well.

That blazing inferno in her eyes… the way the air feels by her presence alone...

"That look in your eyes… I get it… you're really mad… but that look…"

For a second, he sees Kakarot in her place.

"You look just like him…"

ChiChi's angry expression morphs into a mix of fear and sadness. It seems to dawn on her on what just happened, because she hides her sword again. Still, the angry look remains.

She turns around, now having her back toward the monk. "Get out. Do something. You have 10 minutes."

She steps out, and the door closes with a gentle click.

Krillin holds the crying baby, staring blankly at the door. He looks at Baby Trunks, having his thoughts run through him before he speaks. "What does she mean by… "do something"?"

The crying goes on.

"For a moment there, I actually believed she was a Saiyan. But… that's not what scares me. It's normal for her to yell like that when she gets really worked up but…"

He looks at the baby, having an idea on what the fuss really was about.

"You sensed it too, huh?"

The only response he gets is even more crying.

Krillin sighs. "That was the first time I ever heard her yell out of pure hatred alone. To be honest, I never imagined she would ever speak like that. I'm worried. Just as Goku said, what if she falls into the same hole he is currently in? Not with the whole demon situation but…

… well…

… hatred can really change a person."

-0000-

Bright. Too bright.

Those are the thoughts that cross many of the Saiyans' heads as they shield their faces, blinded by the terrible brightness. They are familiar with the technique, but they were caught off guard, not expecting the creature to even know it.

They never get used to the brightness regardless.

(2) "Argh! For the love of-!" Raditz rubs his face violently, hoping his eyes would stop hurting so that he can open them again. But he knows it won't happen for another couple of minutes. It's more than enough time for Cell to make his move. They are like sitting ducks.

"Arrrgh!" Turles snarls as he tries to open his eyes. "What the actual hell?!"

"Looks like he really has our DNA!" Raditz groans. "This is not good! He probably knows and can use our entire moveset!"

"Moveset?! This is no game!" Nappa criticizes him for what he just said. Though, he can't do it long, since the pain he is feeling doesn't fade easy.

On the ground, 18 constantly rubs her eyes. She staggers, blind of direction. She appears truly annoyed, ready to attack when the time comes.

Seeing everyone struggling brings a smile to Cell's face. He chuckles darkly, his tail swinging slowly. "This is just too easy. At this rate, 17 will be seconds!" He dives down, his smile widening.

"Oh, hell! He's after 18!" Turles grunts.

"Well, do something!" Raditz snaps, finally opening his eyes but unable to see.

"I can't see! What can I do?!"

Raditz growls. "Use your nose!"

"I'm not going after that overgrown insect!"

Cell laughs as he thrusts his tail towards the defenseless Android.

His laughter is interrupted by a boot kicking the top of his head. He spirals towards the ground, only to be blasted across the field.

As everyone else begins to recover from the blinding attack, Cell stands with a grunt, appearing confused. "How? None of you should had been able to attack me like that!"

"True, but you must had forgotten something."

Cell turns around quickly, surprised to see the younger Saiyan prince standing there. "What the?! The midget Saiyan?! When did you get here?! How did you-"

"I'm blind, you idiot!'

"Oh." Cell seems to recall this fact. Recognizing his flaw, he quickly jumps in the air with his wings spreading.

Tarble jumps after him in an instant. Clenching a fist, he thrusts it forward with a quick punch that is quickly dodged. He throws another with his other which is avoided as well. He punches become faster and more frequent. The insect constantly moves the avoid each one.

"What are you trying to prove here?" Cell dodges another punch, and he catches the left with a small laugh. "You are already blind. Do I have to shut off your other senses?"

Tarble headbutts the monster. He twists his body to free his arm before sending a harsh kick to the back. Locking his hands together, he slams them on Cell's head and sends him flying to the ground.

Turles rubs his eyes a bit as he looks at the area Cell crash landed. "Looks like the Prince isn't playing nice."

"I wouldn't be if my brother kept pissing me off." Raditz frowns. He looks towards the ground. "Hey! You! Android!"

18 blinks and looks up at him.

"Cell is after you, you must know! So get away! This fight is nothing for you!" Raditz shouts.

18 frowns. "You just expect me to flee like some coward?! I am trying to kill that thing too, you know-"

"Blow yourself up or leave! I don't care which!"

The Android only blinks.

Cell crawls out the crater his body had created. He growls slightly, standing and glaring at the prince who sent him there. "You're very annoying."

Tarble huffs. He doesn't bother to move. He stays completely still. "You're going to be dead in less than an hour."

"Oh, really? You're putting me on a time frame? How cute." Cell laughs lightly. "Perhaps I should knock you down and have you for breakfast?"

Blue light shines on his body.

"What the?" He turns around, and he is greeted with a blast crashing against his body. He is sent back, crashing on the ground on his backside.

Tarble growls lightly, appearing to know who was behind the attack. "Why did you come around? Who's watching over the ship?"

Up above, Kauli jumps down from a tree. In her hands is an energy blasting gun. "Hold on, now. Those guys are still back there. I highly doubt they would try to peek around the ship since they fear y'all and all."

Turles chuckles. "Aside that, what's with the gun? You still can't fire a blast of your own?"

"What's with your distance? You still can't face Cell on your own?" Kauli says.

Turles can only give her an angry look.

"Well, ain't it true? Watch what you say."

Tarble shrugs. "She has a point there."

Turles crosses his arms. "Sure. This is coming from a woman who hardly knows her own limits. There isn't much you can say to anyone right now. You can't fly longer than a couple of minutes. Your energy blasts are weak, so you rely on a gun. I don't need any of that."

"Sounds like you are self-absorbed. Look. I can still knock you unconscious. Watch it." Kauli threatens him. "Better yet, since you wanna be a know-it-all, how about you face Cell? Or maybe you are too scared to even try?"

Raditz chuckles. Turles shoots him a death glare before responding to Kauli;

"I can easily deal with that thing! Don't think you can assume what I can or can't do! I'll destroy that thing and then you'll shut your mouth!"

Kauli is annoyed at this point. She growls before speaking harshly. "You are just like a diaper!"

"A diaper? Pfft, if you are going to insult me then you will have to do better-"

"As I was saying; self-absorbed, and full of shit."

Future Trunks grabs his mouth to hold back a laugh. The others either look at Kauli like she is crazy, or they are amused by her insult.

Turles can only stare at her with a hanging mouth.

"HA!" Nappa shouts, entertained by this.

Kauli turns around and looks back towards the threat, not bothering to hear whatever else the Saiyan may have to say.

"Did she really just-"

"Saiyan females are very harsh with words. You should know. When mom gets mad…" Raditz says.

"Yeah, whatever." Turles crosses his arms and mutters; "Annoying bitch."

Kauli turns with a wave. "Takes one to know one, honey!"

"Oh, my." Tarble places a hand near his mouth. "She has such an interesting choice of words."

Turles gawks and Raditz begins to laugh. The middle brother snarls before shoving his brother to the ground. "Shut up!"

A stray blast flies from nowhere and strikes the ground between them both. They both look at the source, and Turles' expression shows disgust and fear mixed well together.

"Was I interrupting something? Sorry. It was getting dull from where I am standing." Cell smirks as his tail moves towards the front of his body. "Good. Keep standing there. Makes it so much easier!" He thrusts his tail forward.

Raditz and Turles jump away in opposite directions. Raditz stays in the air, throwing a single hand in the air. Orange and pink static gathers to the palm and grows into a dark ball of powerful energy.

Cell soars after them, only to be struck aside by a powerful kick to the face. He flies back with a groan, glaring at the burly Saiyan responsible for the ambush.

"You forgot about me!" Nappa throws a hard punch, and it lands on the side of the insects head. "Learn to stay aware, and maybe you won't get ambushed so much!"

Cell flies back and blocks the next attack. "Why you! This is really starting to piss me off-"

A shining blade slices through the base of his tail, and the limb falls free towards the ground. The blade is stored back in its scabbard, and the owner has their hands overlapped, facing towards the monster.

"Not again!" Cell looks at his falling tail before spinning around, meeting the eyes of a familiar teen. "Where are you all coming fro-"

A pair of heavy arms grab him from behind. The owner of them is Nappa, he throws the insect towards the teen.

"MASENKO-HAAAA!" Future Trunks unleashes the yellow blast, and it slams directly on the threat, sending him towards the ground. He watches the enemy fall through, waiting.

Raditz and Nappa float over to his side, watching the ground as well.

"Hey, kid." Nappa says. "I thought the Androids shattered your sword."

"Yeah. They did." Future Trunks responds. "But Tarble fixed it up. I didn't think anyone could repair that sword, especially while blind. He's incredible."

Tarble crosses his arms. "Don't expect me to be a repairman."

Raditz nods. "You'll be surprised. I also see a trend here."

"A trend?"

"Earthling Saiyans like to use weapons. Think about it." Raditz hardens his look on the ground. "Meanwhile, we got another round here. Get ready."

Cell shoots from underground with an angry roar.

Raditz unleashes his charged attack. "Saturday CRUSH!"

It slams on Cell directly on the face. The three Saiyans unleash a frenzy of blasts, and they batter all over him.

"Don't give him time to regrow his tail!" Future Trunks shouts. "We have to drain him down enough to the point he will be unable to in any scenario!"

"You don't have to even say that for us to know what must be done!" Nappa continues his blasting, and once Cell falls again, he flicks two fingers up, forcing the ground to explode. The force of the explosion sends the enemy flying back up.

"Persistent Saiyans!" Cell shouts, annoyed by the barrage of attacks he is taking.

Raditz rises a leg and slams his foot down on the head of Cell, and he spirals back down.

"STOOOP IIIT!" Cell screams out in frustration, before going through the ground again. He never got a chance to attack since he kept being attack.

A simple but clever way to stall him.

No words are exchanged. Everyone is studying the ground once again. The dust cloud is still spreading, making it hard to see what is happening underneath.

"Bah." Raditz rubs his nose. "We used too much firepower. He could be lurking everywhere for all we know."

"And it doesn't help that his energy feels like everyone else's." Nappa frowns. "So much for trying to prevent regeneration."

Turles steps back once. "He better stay where he is. It'll get ugly if he dares to get too close."

Cell soars out of the cloud, already in front of Turles. "Can't stand the sight of me?"

"Son of a-"

Cell freezes for a second before spinning around. "Almost forgot. I got so caught up with you Saiyans, It slipped my mind on what is more important." He takes off into flight, now soaring towards the Android everyone thought he had forgotten about.

18 is already in position to defend herself. The threat before her laughs at her stance.

Cell thrusts his tail forward. "Hold me back as much as you like! It's only a manner of time until I gain power from-"

Kauli lands right in front of him with something furry in her hand. She screams out in straight English;

"SURPRISE, MOTHERFKER!"

She jabs a rodent into his tail, and she snatches 18 by the wrists to pull her back. She loses her footing and falls, but it seems to not matter now.

"A rat?!" Cell is disgusted. He flings his tail to throw the rodent off.

The rat is nothing more than skin and fur as it rains on the ground.

18's nose scrunches up. "That's disgusting."

"Oh, heeeeeeell nah!" Kauli crawls back several times. What she just witnessed has her heart pounding. That is what happens to his victims?! Out of all the ways anyone could die, what she just saw had to be one of the worse!

Future Trunks jumps back and prepares a blast. "Kuali! You have to get to him again for this to work!"

"Ain't no way I'm going back around him!" Kauli glares at the teen, speaking in a language that has everyone else lost. "I ain't planning to be no soup!"

"All you have to do is avoid his tail! Just blast it off! It'll give you time to retreat back to think of something, at least!"

The others look at the future teen funny. Some had forgotten he is the only one among them who can speak and understand English aside Kauli. Being the only one who can understand right now among the group, the others can only guess what Kauli is saying since Trunks is responding in Japanese… thankfully

"No! Hell to N-O! I said no! Y'all trying to get us killed, I ain't dumb. I almost pissed my pants because I am trying to handle your problem! I'm through!"

"If we all don't work together, then this whole plan is thrown out the window!" Future Trunks yells at her.

"Forget about the damn plan, boy! It ain't working because of a stupid-ass prince who has ego stamped all over his face!'

Raditz is completely lost. "Does… anyone have the slightest idea on what she is even saying?"

"Nope." Nappa answers.

"I'm glad. I don't feel like trying to understand her ranting." Turles huffs. "But, she better get back into fighting. If she's going to make herself useful, then she shouldn't run away."

Raditz gives his brother a dull look. "Sure."

Tarble huffs. "Don't think you understand it all."

Turles takes a few steps forward towards the woman. "How about you get right back from where you left off? You're giving far too much time for him to recover from your surprise."

"Ooh! Forget y'all! Y'all crazy! All y'all- A-AAH!" She gasped loudly.

Turles had suddenly appeared in front of her and has his hand gripping on her shirt. He yanks her from standing, forcing her to lean. She would fall without his hold.

"You know, you just taught me that English is a very annoying language to hear when it isn't understood. It makes you sound twice as annoying. How about it? You have anger to vent. So, fine."

Kauli narrows her eyes. "Let me go, or you'll be less of a man than you already are."

Future Trunks' eyes slightly widen. Either he understands what the threat is implying, or he is merely intimidated by her mood.

The younger Saiyan Prince speaks. "I don't know what she just said, but it sounds like a threat you should take seriously."

"As if." Turles huffs.

Raditz crosses his arms. "Turles. That was not a very bright move you did there. I highly suggest you let her-"

"Quiet. Her attitude has been annoying me for some time." Turles looks back at the woman. "Listen. If you have something to say in my face, speak in a language I can understand."

"Why should I even bother?" Kauli growls, reverting back to the common language. "Regardless the language I speak, you won't listen because you're too stubborn like your brothers. I bet you are the worst. Ego is so high, you are blind towards what you do wrong."

"I'm blind because of my ego?"

"Exactly. You think you can obtain the power of a Super Saiyan overnight. Your brothers had to work for theirs. So you will have to, as well. You got spoiled rotten wherever you were. You have to work to get what you want. You are just greedy."

"Greedy? You just don't understand."

"Should I? I don't waste time bothering with stupidity "

"Don't get so full of yourself, because women are so stupid sometimes. But you? You are a special kind of stupid! Perhaps what the humans say about those like you are true after all! No form of proper education? Did you hang around with some dumbass males during those times? How many siblings do you have?! 20?! And let me guess, none of them share the same father!"

"Excuse me?" Kauli says, with an angry attitude.

"How disrespectful!" Tarble places his hands near his waist.

Nappa chuckles while shaking his head.

Raditz shrugs. "He's asking for it."

Future Trunks covers his face as Kauli gives Turles a deadly look.

"Did you just…? Are you playing with me?" Kauli narrows her eyes. "You can't be serious right now."

"Oh, I meant it."

A heavy boot kicks him right between the legs.

Nappa and Raditz flinches. "Oooh…"

Future Trunks shuts one eye, like he felt the pain. "Right on the spot. Ouch."

Tarble closes his eyes with a small chuckle.

Turles nearly screams as he drops the woman. He falls to his knees while covering his crotch before falling on his face with a terrible groan.

"I should had blasted it instead." She crosses her arms.

"I… don't think that would be necessary." Raditz tries to save Turles from that. A kick was bad enough.

Future Trunks can only rub the top of his head before he slips into a fighting stance. He keeps his attention focused on Cell, preparing to lunge to attack.

Cell appears somewhat confused. "Erm… is this normal?"

"Yeah. Pretty sad, right?" The teen frowns. "But why should you care?"

"Well, when I inherited your abilities and all, I expected the warriors to be a more serious type. Not a bunch of childish fools."

"Oh. You don't know the meaning of childish." Raditz is back in battle-ready position as well. "You have no idea. Not even the slightest. But to be honest, I miss witnessing it."

"What are you talking about?"

"It's nothing you should think so much about." Raditz huffs. "We have an objective. And it involves you being 6 feet under!" He springs from the ground with a shout.

-0000-

Something swings and slashes through the air. The action is repeated several times in a flowing style, like each and every movement comes natural to the wielder.

She turns her body around as she swings her blade in several directions, cleverly striking at invisible foes. Her movements are aggressive, but also very focused.

She suddenly stops to catch her breath, and she places a hand under her stomach, appearing worn down. She drops one sword and looks at the other. "I won't be able to do anything, so what good is practicing going to do for me? Within a couple of months, I won't even be able to move as I would like to."

"Hey! ChiChi!"

Instantly, the woman spins around with her sword pointed towards the speaker's chest. They jump back in fear with their hands slightly in the air.

"That's dangerous! Don't point that thing at me!" Yamcha steps back to make sure he is out of a striking distance. He smiles small. "Uh, well… I came out here to make sure you didn't wander too far or anything. You tend to disappear when you are in a bad mood and…"

ChiChi is staring him down, which shuts him up. "Why would it matter for you? I'm in no good condition to be much help for anyone right now. Why should you even care? I betrayed my own kind, remember?,

"Hey. I never said that." Yamcha assures her. "You don't have to feel that way. But what worries me is how you've been acting around Goku. Shouldn't you be a little more… careful around him? I mean, he isn't so well on the head right now and-"

"What are you saying?"

Yamcha steps back. "W-Well, considering the fact that he is kinda evil and all-"

"HE'S NOT EVIL!" ChiChi screams out as she throws her sword.

Yamcha nearly scream as the sword stabs the ground between his legs.

"He's hurting!" ChiChi begins to explain. "How many times was he stabbed on the back? You know how long he was tortured. But no one knows exactly what hell he had to endure. The demon is making things worse… he hardly knows right from wrong anymore because of what people had put him through!"

"Yes. But what about you?"

"Huh?"

"The military had hurt you as well. Perhaps you are in denial, because you refuse to accept the fact that you still care about that monster."

"Monster?!" ChiChi growls. "It was The Resistance Army who turned him into one! I hate to say it… but I'm actually glad they are dead! They did such terrible things, that it's unforgivable! And now poor Goku is suffering out there… unaware of what he's really doing! It's not good for my son… and the baby who it yet to even experience this world… this horrible place…!"

"An unborn baby? Oh, this just got very interesting."

ChiChi freezes. "Huh…? What are-" She is cut off as a pair of hands clamp around her throat.

Did he really just…?

Slowly, Yamcha's form begins to fade out, rebuilding itself all around. It reveals a woman with chocolate-colored skin. Her black hair is braided, tied to a single ponytail. Her blue eyes stare at the choking woman as a dark smile spreads across her face.

'Shapeshifting?' ChiChi can only think.

"Hello. It's an… honor to meet you, ChiChi Son." She chuckles. "Whoops. I said your name backwards, yeah? Sorry, but from where I come from, we say the family name after our given name."

ChiChi tries to pull the hands free, but the woman has an abnormal amount of strength. Already, ChiChi can tell she isn't just some random person who is passing by.

"My name is Aqua. Full name: Aqua Phlounder. I have a feeling you stole someone from me, and it ain't your husband I am talking about. I'll ask you once, so you better damn answer."

ChiChi narrows her eyes, and she pulls harder, managing to pull the hands away just a bit. With a harder pull, she turns her body around to throw her attacker off.

Surprised, the woman sits up quickly, but she leans back in time to avoid a swing of a sword. She stands, somewhat annoyed. "Well, then. I underestimated you. How long have you been training?"

"That doesn't matter." ChiChi responds as she tries to gain the oxygen she needs. "Your family name… I know I heard it from somewhere before. You're clearly from the west, I know that. But…"

There is a pause.

"This is a problem." ChiChi snatches her other sword from the ground. "I'll be nice enough to let you walk away like this never happened, but only because of who you are. If you were anyone else, you wouldn't even be breathing right now."

"Excuse me? Is that a threat?" Aqua challenges the woman.

"What else would it be?" ChiChi responds rudely. "You have every intention to kill me. I'm not going to stand around and let you have it."

"I like you." Aqua chuckles. "You have the same will someone else I know has. But you know what else? That only makes me want to kill you even more!" She throws something in the air from her right front pocket. What flies in the air is a capsule. It explodes into a huge gun that she catches. The weapon is nearly as big as her body, so she is forced to lean back in order to not fall.

"DIE, YOU TRAITOR!"

Fluent English.

(3) Bullets are rapid, and ChiChi is forced to deflect many of them while spinning her swords. But keeping up isn't easy. A few fly past her legs. It won't take longer than a minute for the bullets to actually hit her all over. She can't keep up.

Her body isn't suited for combat right now. If only she didn't walk out like she did…

A bullet whizzes past her, and she winches before charging with a shout. She jumps in the air while deflecting bullets, and she swings her sword, missing by an inch. She lands on the attacker's shoulders, and ChiChi's legs wrap around the woman's neck. She twists her body around to force Aqua to fall. Bullets fly at random directions until the gun falls on the ground.

ChiChi sits up, kicking the woman on the head. Her ankle is grabbed, and she is pulled and thrown across the ground. She falls on her side and rolls to her stomach. She lies there for a second. 'I can't keep fighting! I have to stop before I end up damaging the baby!'

From the ground, ChiChi sees the gun sitting a few feet away, and the hand of her attacker reaching for it.

Aqua retracts her hand quickly in time to avoid being stabbed by a sword. As the weapon sinks into the dirt, ChiChi get a on her knees as she presses a small ruby on her chest.

It glows before her armor sprouts to appearance across her body. Her lavender cape comes out second last, and her helmet finishes it all. She quickly stands and jumps forward.

Aqua rolls over to avoid a swing from the other sword. She kicks the hand away before getting on her feet. "You have nice armor. I'll give you that!"

ChiChi snatches the stuck sword from the ground. With a brilliant spin, both swords are stretched out and slice through the air. The enemy dodges the lethal attacks before diving between her legs and shooting back up. ChiChi feels a boot kick her back, so she staggers. Turning around, the woman reaches for the gun again.

Aqua's hand is nearly stabbed again. She crawls back to avoid the stabbings until she has enough. She swings a leg, kicking one sword off ChiChi's hand. She snatches the wrists that holds the other, and she twists the arm to force the other sword to be released. However, a knee to the stomach makes her step back.

ChiChi flicks both of her hands once, and a pair of daggers slide from under her sleeves. She throws them both at Aqua who knocks them aside with palm strikes on the handles.

Aqua lowers her arms with a teasing smile. "That's it?"

ChiChi spreads her feet apart as she bends her knees. She presses her palms against the flat sides of her helmet blade before throwing it free. The blade spins and flies towards the woman who now has a dumbfounded look on her face.

"Whoa!" Aqua ducks her head, and it flies right past. She stands straight, chuckling. "Well, that was a neat- HOLY!" She leans to her right, jumping back on one foot as the blade shoots past her again and returns to the helmet. "It boomeranged?!"

ChiChi growls as she presses two fingers of each hand near the button located at the forehead part of her helmet. It glows and fires a skinny blast that rakes through the ground towards Aqua's path.

Aqua screams as she lunges and dives away from the dangerous path. The ground explodes where the blast struck. Having little time to think of a way to counter another attack, she steps back a few times to lower the chances of another attack even happening. "Now I see why the military finds you dangerous. And there I was trying to figure out why."

ChiChi slips into a fighting stance once more. "Don't expect me to stop fighting. It's best you leave."

Aqua waves away her words. "Nah, man. You just gave away all your attacks. Stupid move."

ChiChi blinks.

"Now I know how to deal with them. You sure are full of surprises, but you exposed them all to me far too soon." Aqua raises a hand, and her glove sounds like it it humming.

The gun on the ground shakes and slides before it flies from the ground and to her hands.

ChiChi feels her stomach drop. "Uh-oh."

Immediately, Aqua fires.

Sharp pain stabs ChiChi on her left ankle. The woman screams as another hits her knee. She falls on her back as the firing stops. She reaches for her swords.

Aqua walks towards her, and she kicks the swords away to not even give the woman a chance to defend herself. "Unlike the others, I ain't playing around. Enjoy yourself in hell." She aims for the head.

ChiChi huffs. "I won't anytime soon."

"Wha-"

WHAM!

Aqua is sent flying back after something red had struck her on the side of her head. She crashes and rolls across the ground several feet before lying on her back, hissing in pain. "Shit! That hurts like hell!"

ChiChi looks up, seeing a pair of eyes studying her. "Took you… longer than usual."

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" The concerned voice sounds so innocent and sweet, it would be impossible for any newcomer to know just how twisted the warrior really is.

Kakarot is crouched next to her. He checks her face first before looking at her stomach. As soon as he sees her legs, he becomes concerned. He reaches for her shot knee, and when he touches it light, the woman nearly jumps in pain. The Saiyan's concerned look morphs into anger as his teeth become exposed.

"No, Goku." ChiChi says quietly. "Calm down. I'm fine."

Aqua sits up, rubbing her head. Her eyes widen at the sight of the Saiyan. "Damn. I forgot about how he can tell when she's in danger. I should had been more careful."

Kakarot originally had no plans to return to this area until he figured things out, but he is glad he came here now. He did feel her energy spike, after all. He surprised his mother by taking off into the air out of the blue.

But, he didn't expect this. Judging from the uniform the attacker is wearing, she has to be a surviving member of The Resistance Army. Just thinking about it…

… just thinking about it…!

"You tried to kill her… kill her while she holds an unborn baby!" Kakarot snarls as he walks towards the down human. "I'll kill you… and… and…!"

He grabs his head with a single hand, feeling somewhat dizzy.

Aqua becomes disturbed as the Saiyan laughs lightly.

Kakarot rises his staff again with a dark grin. "I'll make sure you suffer first!"

Recognizing the expression the Saiyan is wearing, ChiChi tries to limit what he may do with a warning. "Goku! Don't you dare! Stop!"

The Saiyan actually does, looking at ChiChi in question. "But… she tried to-"

"I said, stop. I know you hate that military for many reasons… but I cannot allow you to kill her. I have my own reasons for not trying to myself. You should listen."

Kakarot lowers his weapon. He hears footsteps behind him. Glancing there, he sees Gine approaching the group with a serious expression, appearing mentally ready to fight as well.

'Why do you even bother to listen? They don't know what you went through. What we went though.'

The voice of the demon only makes Kakarot flinch. The Saiyan appears somewhat conflicted, but also saddened since he is reminded of what situation he placed himself in.

'Why do you look so grim?'

"I wish I never met you." Kakarot can only respond. He earns a few confused looks, but he ignores them.

'Harsh. But alright. I understand. You don't like our little contract anymore. But allow me to remind you what happens when you become so stubborn."

Kakarot forgets how to breath as the necklace begins to glow. He grabs his head as it begins to buzz painfully. Images of his family and fellow Saiyans dead crosses his mind.

"You want to protect them, right? Or would you rather me help you kill them?' The demon teases him. 'Think. None of this would had ever happened if it weren't for that army. That Aqua is one of them. Kill her as you killed the others.'

"Kakarot?" Gine grabs his shoulders. "Are you alright?"

But, he can't hear her. He can't hear anything, all except that voice.

'You saw what she did. Kill her. Make her scream and beg for your mercy, and kill her!'

Kakarot feels himself slipping.

'She'll take you into that torturous place again! She plans to take that woman as well! Do you think that human can survive 6 months of solitary like you have?!'

Kakarot snarls as he frees his hair. He shoves his mother away as his eyes seem to glow a bright red. He laughs lightly once again. "Forget it! She's as good as dead! I don't care about what anyone else says!"

The necklace glows brighter as the Saiyan grins evilly.

"Goku! Stop!" ChiChi screams at him.

Gine steps forward. "Kakarot! That's enough! Stand down!"

Looking at that uniform, the idea of killing her excites him. Kakarot grows more excited with each passing second until finally, he throws one end of his staff towards her chest.

He feels a spark shoot through his head.

Instincts. They never lie.

The staff freezes, an inch away from striking a chest. The Saiyan is startled, as he looks into the eyes of ChiChi who recklessly jumped in front of the weapon. Kakarot holds his breath, trying to keep his heart from leaping out his chest.

He is truly glad his body reacted quicker than his mind could register what happened. He must had picked up that she would be so daring to do that.

Gine has her hands over her mouth with wide eyes. Clearly, this was nothing that was intended. The Saiyan female must either think ChiChi is crazy, or brave… perhaps both.

Kakarot finally releases his breath. His eyes stop glowing, displaying slight horror. He could had killed her!

What a horrible feeling that was! How reckless she was!

"Put the weapon away, Goku." ChiChi demands firmly. She simply won't budge.

Kakarot slides his weapon back in place reluctantly. He is only listening because he cares about her. If it were anyone else, then Aqua would be dead right now.

Aqua has no idea on just how lucky she is right now.

Seeing the Saiyan relaxed somewhat, ChiChi seems to ease a little as well. She looks towards Aqua, who appears confused. "Explain what you want."

Aqua frowns. "I already did."

Gine crosses her arms. "Not all of it. You clearly did something, or know something that caused my son to act the way he did. Don't leave out any details. We aren't foolish."

Aqua smiles small. "Y'all think I'm just gonna tell you anything? Stupid. I ain't saying nothing."

"We'll just hold you until we figure out what to do with you then. I'm pretty sure Vegeta would prefer to have you dead." Gine shakes her head.

Aqua stands. "Vegeta? That Saiyan you call a prince? He's ain't even my concern. I have someone I am looking for, and they tend to get lazy and take shortcuts when things don't go their way. Aside that, I was ordered to kill her a while ago, and do I feel bad? No. Not at all. We are only trying to help you."

"Help us? By killing us?"

Kakarot lifts his head, snarling at the words he just heard. For a second, he sees Chille in her place. "Damn… you…! You can go burn in hell with the rest of them!"

"Goku! Don't!" ChiChi warns him. "You cannot kill her regardless! If you do, you'll only make things worse for you mentally!"

"I don't care! She's dead!" Kakarot argues against her. His voice sounds slightly distraught. It is easily picked up.

ChiChi takes an unsteady breath, like watching him suffer makes her feel a stab in the heart. "I don't want to see you suffer anymore. Please."

How many times will everyone keep stopping him? More than he can count, Kakarot is aware. But honestly, he can't exactly ignore the pleas of his wife.

ChiChi looks towards Aqua again. "I'll let him go if you get stubborn. And trust me. Whatever you think he will do to you is much worse. Because right now, he is pissed off."

Aqua looks at the mentioned Saiyan. "He looks more hurt than he does angry."

More hurt?

"Be glad he's unable to do much now. He's capable of turning you from inside out."

Aqua growls. "I ain't gonna keep lingering around a pair who would probably kill me so… I'm outta here. But, that doesn't mean you won." She taps her wrists, and she teleports away.

Gine releases a breath of relief.

Kakarot growls. "Why did you let her go?"

"Let's get away from here." ChiChi ignores his question.

"But she's gone. She could be dead instead."

"Let's go. They can't keep fighting that monster forever. How about you join them or something?"

"Are you okay? Did you catch a fever?" Kakarot asks with concern. "Since when do you encourage me to fight?"

Gine smiles small. "Come on, Kakarot. I'm sure the others are waiting for us. Makes me wonder how my other two boys are doing?"

-0000-

(4) The wind is blowing easy. Lose grass and leaves fly through the air. Animals inhabiting the forest all flee in the same direction.

An explosion scared them off.

"HYEERR-YAAAH!"

A boot sinks into the ground, and chunks of dirt surface from the impact. Raditz hisses through bared teeth as he lifts his head to look at the creature who is in mid-jump.

He dodged it.

The Saiyan rockets from the ground, and more chunks of dirt bursts out from the takeoff. Eyes locked on target, he spreads his fingers apart as he charges a pair of pink energy blats. "DOUBLE SUNDAY!" He thrusts his hands forward.

Cell catches them both, and he struggles to push them back. They explode against his hands, and he screams as the shockwave sends him spinning backwards. As soon as he gains control, he takes notice of how Raditz had disappeared. "I swear… if you attack me, ONE more time-!"

WHAM!

"GAAAH!"

Cell crashes through the ground in less than a second. It was like a missile had struck a target.

Raditz throws his right hand down, and he unleashes a quick blast that dives through the hole and explodes inside. More chunks of dirt.

Kauli witnessed the ground get attacked so many times, she doesn't even care if dirt were to rain on her. "The ground is well plowed at this point. Perfect for growing food."

The dirt begins to settle, and Future Trunks lowers his arms from shielding his face. "Father is strong without a doubt. He's beating Cell down. Maybe I don't have too much to worry about… as long as he keeps him away from the Androids."

"Shouldn't we help him?" Kauli asks, watching the cloud of dirt spread out.

Future Trunks shrugs. "He seems to be able to handle this himself, and all without going Super Saiyan."

Raditz rubs an arm across his nose, watching the dirt cloud. He wears a slight scowl. The amount of flying dirt is a problem.

Nappa waves the cloud away from his face. "Do you mind holding back on the energy blasts?"

"Pah." It's Raditz's only response.

"Okay. I get that you are a daddy and have to save the baby, but that was showing off." Turles is doing the same with the cloud, more annoyed than anyone else.

Raditz ignores the comment, brushing off the dirt that coated his clothes. He pauses at mid-brush, frowning somewhat. "Sure…"

Future Trunks was about to comment on what Turles just said, but it is thrown aside as he senses a familiar energy approaching.

Tarble has arrived on the scene. He flies in and hovers near the teen, looking towards Raditz. "He isn't too difficult, is he?"

"He shouldn't be." Raditz responds in a calm tone as he studies the ground. He had picked up the slight annoyance of Tarble's voice, so he is careful with what he says. "He's fast. I'll say that much. Insects were never easy to squash. Especially if you have a brother who wets himself at the sight of them."

"Mention that again, and I will chuck a spider at your face." Turles snarls.

Raditz appears a bit uneasy, but he is quick to toss aside what his brother just said. "Hope it's a poisonous one. It'll bite you before it even reaches me."

"Bite me? It won't do anything. These Earthling spiders are weak. They can kill a human at best. Hah." Turles waits for Raditz to say something else, but nothing is said to retaliate.

There is an awkward silence, since Raditz's annoyed expression fades out. He seems bothered by something, actually, a bit upset in a way. He runs his fingers through his hair without much thought, though he makes no progress since the wild hair doesn't allow him to comb through it.

"What's the matter with you?" Nappa asks, a bit confused.

"Nothing." Raditz doesn't try to look at the general. It's clear that he is lying.

Turles seems to know. "Seriously? Those things could kill us, and you've grown attached to it?"

"It's not an "it". Get it right if you are going to insult me." Raditz speaks irritably.

"It's just a stupid and weak-" Turles is cut off as Raditz shoots him a glare.

Tarble groans while covering his head with a single hand. "Can we not dwell on the subject and focus on what's really important?"

"Hold on!" Future Trunks calls out. "Does anyone have their eyes on 17 or 18?!"

Everyone becomes quiet as they look around for a sight of them. Raditz seems to relax a little.

"I see 18." Raditz sees the woman scanning her surroundings on the ground. "I haven't seen 17 nearby. It's a bit concerning… but maybe this benefits at the same time."

"Unless he changed targets." Future Trunks frowns. "What if Cell never resurfaced on purpose?"

"That's a problem. He is a sneaky bastard." Nappa looks for any signs of movement on the ground, but so far… there are none. "Should we drive him out?"

"Not a wise idea." Tarble frowns. "He could be anywhere underneath. And you might just wreck this environment. You know how much this place means to Kakarot."

"That disobedient Saiyan?" Nappa frowns. "Why should we even bother keeping this forest well managed if he can't even manage himself?"

"Take away this place, and he may just feel no trust towards us at all. Any chance of bringing him back would be thrown out the window. Now…" Tarble says nothing else. He is focusing, most likely trying to track down the hidden threat.

Kauli frowns. "Yeah. Let's make sure the crazy Saiyan doesn't get anymore crazy." She glances towards Turles. "And I have to make sure no one else does something stupid."

Turles appears somewhat impatient. After a while of the silence, he floats to his brother. "Hey."

Raditz looks at him. "What do you want?"

"How do you do it?"

The question is out of the blue in a way, and without a clear statement, Raditz is left confused on what he is asking about. "How did I do what? Send Cell down? It wasn't too difficult, because I am not afraid of bugs."

"Alright, smartass. That's not what I mean." Turles points at him. "You. Teach me that legendary Super Saiyan thing."

"What? At a time like this?" Raditz shakes his head. "Even if I could, I won't make progress. You can't teach anyone how to transform into such power. No. It has to be obtained on your own. How do you think I got it?"

"By crying like a baby."

Raditz growls slightly before he looks off to the commotion. "No time for jokes. You are on your own with that. I cannot teach you. Understand?"

"Oh, I understand. But I do not like to wait." Turles grabs his brother by the shoulders and looks dead in his eyes. "You are going to teach me how to transform."

Raditz looks at his shoulders before staring into his brother's eyes with a cold look. His voice slightly deepens as he speaks in a threatening tone; "You are going to let me go, right now, or I will beat you while using it. Now, unhand me."

Kauli becomes slightly nervous. Raditz sounds serious.

Turles seems to have second thoughts now. He huffs as he releases his brother. "Alright. Fine."

Kauli blinks. "Did he just listen to someone?!"

Nappa chuckles. "Turles may try to do things his way, but he still has high respects for his big brother, no matter how much it seems that he doesn't. Raditz may had been a weakling, but he knows when things are stepping out of hand."

"I see why Goku would sometimes be careful around him." Kauli mutters

Turles crosses his arms, pretending what just occurred never even did. "So, you obtained it on your own? Kakarot got it the same way I take it?"

"Right. There are a few requirement. One… you have to have a certain amount of power. I'm sure you are capable. Two… the change requires rage. But not just any rage. If you desire it so much, then you might as well forget it. That form doesn't come out just because you want it. It only comes out when you truly need it."

"Truly need it? Like right now?" Turles crosses his arms. "I've been needing it forever, so how come I never got it?"

"Because your definition of a need is what others call a want." Raditz looks at him like he is stupid. "Look. I wanted that power too, you know. And it sure didn't come until I was pissed off and needed it to save everyone's asses! Hell! When I threw away my selfish attitude away I got what I needed to defeat that Cold!"

"And the both of you were only able to obtain it when your opponent was near impossible to beat, is that so? Then what progress am I making here trying to fight something that I can easily defeat once I get my hands on him?!"

Raditz was about to say something, but he gives his brother a slightly surprised look instead.

Nappa looks at the pair. "What are you talking about? You hardly even bothered to be around him. And don't think you're the only one who wants to be a Super Saiyan."

The statement annoys Turles. "You know what? I'm sick of this!" As he says this, a pair of yellow spheres form from the palm of his hands. "I'll become the next Super Saiyan, and I will prove it!"

"Don't you even try it!" Tarble screams at him.

Tarble is ignored. Turles thrusts his hands forward rapidly, unleashing a swarm of yellow spheres into the ground. He is clearly trying to force Cell to surface.

"Uncle! What are you doing?! That's a bit reckless, you know!" Future Trunks shouts at the angry Saiyan.

"Quiet!" Turles continues his attack. "Come out Cell! I know you are in there somewhere!"

A stray blast from under the cloud of dirt shoots out. Turles leans to the side to avoid it, and he looks for any signs of movement.

The dirt clears, and who is standing on the ground is not the intended target.

It's 18, who has her arms crossed over her face. She lowers them as she looks up with an angry look. "I'm not Cell!"

"True. But… I am."

18 is only able to turn around, and a hand shoots from underground and snatches her ankle. She is yanked down as Cell crawls from being under the dirt.

"There he is!" Raditz soars down immediately, but he is pulled back and nearly falls. He slaps the hand away that pulled his hair. "What the hell, Turles?!"

"Look. I'm not fond of the whole idea that Vegeta has, but maybe it is better for us."

"You mean for you?! Are you that desperate to become a Super Saiyan?! Forget it! I'm not going to trade my life just to turn a weakling into a strong opponent!"

"Tch. Whatever. that power, so I'll do anything to get it. You know better than anyone that when I see something I want, I will always get it one way or another! Even if it means it'll go against my own standards!" Turles dives down towards 18. "And I'll gladly make sure it happens!"

"You idiot! Your greed is going to kill you like it almost did back then!" Raditz screams at him. He is already flying after him, but he nearly loses control as someone else shoots past him. "What the?!"

Turles' flight is interrupted as he is kicked on the side of his head, and then struck by a pair of locked fists on the top. He crashes into the ground, and 18 steps back, not expecting the sudden event.

Nappa scratches his head. He sees Tarble landing near Turles. "What are we fighting about this time?"

Tarble lowers his arms, growling at Turles. "I already have Vegeta trying that stunt! I'm not allowing you to do the same! Such greed will kill you! Watch yourself before you regret it!"

"That's what I said!" Raditz shouts.

Another random blast flies in. It shoots past Tarble and strikes 18. She is sent flying back.

"What the?!" Nappa looks behind him, and he is startled. "V-Vege-"

"Out of my way!" Vegeta soars past the general, but not before swatting him aside like he is a fly. As Nappa crashes, Vegeta sends another blast that 18 deflects. He sends another as he lands, and he kicks her down.

"Vegeta! What the hell?!" Tarble shouts.

"Why are all of you popping around like this?!" Cell snaps.

"Urgh! You annoying Saiyan! I'm on your side in this fight!" 18 snatches his wrists and twists his arm before kicking his chest to send him back. However, she is kicked across the face and kicked back. She falls at Cell's feet.

"Hurry up before she recovers!" Vegeta orders the insect.

"Wha…?" Cell tilts his head.

"Is he insane?!" Future Trunks grabs his head.

Tarble snaps his head towards his brother. "Don't you…!"

"I honestly don't know what to do anymore." Kauli steps back, not even bothering to take action. "I don't even know who to listen to."

"Then, listen to me!" Future Trunks shouts. "Just as Tarble said… we can't let this happen! We have to- ACK!" The teen falls on his back after taking a blast on the chest.

Vegeta lowers his hand, glaring at Cell. "What the hell are you waiting for?! Don't you want to get stronger?!"

"What is he doing?!" Nappa can't believe it.

Cell chuckles as he walks towards the down Android.

"Oh, no! 18!" Future Trunks gasps.

"Where is her damn brother?! That's what I want to know!" Raditz snarls. "17! Where are you?! Hell! Where is 16?!"

Cell aims his tail towards the Android. "Alright. I will make sure this passes as quick as possible. You are a lady, after all. So, I'll be nice."

Nappa is back in the air, and he seems ready to jump in, but he receives a threatening look from Vegeta, which makes him think twice.

18 slaps the tail away, and she stands. She dodges several of his punches, and she lands an uppercut before sending a roundhouse kick to send him back. However, a stray blast strikes her back, and she growls as she drops to one knee. "What the hell is this?!"

"Revenge for breaking my arm." Vegeta lands behind her, and he grabs her head before slamming her down to the ground. "Make yourself useful and stay down!"

Cell has recovered, and he walks to her as the end of his tail points towards her.

"Shouldn't 18 be able to overpower Vegeta?!" Future Trunks asks.

"Ever heard of how Saiyan recovery works, kid?" Raditz frowns. "It's that, and he had been training. He clearly had this planned out for sometime."

"We can't just let this happen! I don't care about what Vegeta says! If we allow Cell to transform, then our chances to win this fight will get small!" Future Trunks laps his hands over to send a blast to separate them all. It is a quick and easy distraction to allow 18 to escape.

"Try it, and I will kill you." Vegeta threatens him. He raises an eyebrow, meaning he has more to say. "And I'm not talking about you. I'm talking about the present."

Future Trunks blinks. "You mean…?"

Raditz narrows his eyes with a snarl.

"Do that again, and you won't have any teeth to bare." Vegeta threatens him. "Dah. Low-class. I keep forgetting how feral they can get."

"Feral?" Future Trunks tilts his head.

"The side effect of sending low-class Saiyan infants to other planets." Vegeta frowns. "They return feral due to having little contact with inhabitants after purging them. Even when they do get stable, they still can't help but act like they have no class."

"What about Kakarot?" Nappa asks. "He never did his mission as an infant."

"He was raised in the woods for 12 years. Half of those 12 years, he lived alone. Adding a hit on the head… he somewhat does count." Turles frowns. "Aside that, is it necessary to taunt our rank by calling us out as savages?"

"Yes." Vegeta pins 18 down as she attempted to rise. "Because you fools have no idea what you do half of the time that we elites would never do."

"Like… have common sense?" Kauli responds with a head tilt. "Because you are about to do something you will regret."

"Sure." Vegeta grins. He grabs the Android by her neck and throws her at the enemy.

"VEGETA!" The Saiyans scream at him, all except Turles who simply shrugs.

"You have got to be pulling my tail!" Tarble throws his arms down.

The woman gasps as the needle point opens to swallow her whole. She struggles under the weight, groaning.

Tarble rockets forward, but he screams as sharp pain stabs him on his left side. He falls and tumbles on the ground. He coughs, trying to recover from the impact.

"Vegeta! What are you doing?!" Raditz can only ask, watching the older prince step over his brother and crouch over him.

Veveta grabs a handful of Tarble's hair. "I already made up my mind. Stop getting in the way, fool."

"This guy is crazy!" Kauli throws her hands in the air.

"Vegeta!" Future Trunks looks back at Cell.

Cell begins to laugh. "Well! I wasn't expecting that! It seems to be my lucky day! So, I'll give you my thanks, Vegeta! I might just consider sparing you!" He laughs more as his tail swallows the Android's head and slides its way down her body, like a snake eating a rat.

It's plain disturbing to watch.

Turles staggers as he covers his mouth. He fights himself from gagging. . "I… I think…"

He falls back, unconscious.

"Oh, shit." Kauli points a finger at Turles. "Yo. Raditz. I think your brother decided to take a nap."

"Hey!" Raditz spins around and looks at his passed-out brother. "You can't just bail out on us now! Wake up, damn it!"

Kauli shakes her head. "Nah. He's dead sleep now."

"DAMN IT!" Future Trunks jumps over Turles and rockets from the ground, and towards Cell. With a battle cry, he prepares a blast, but a fist out of nowhere knocks him down. He crashes on his back and groans.

Vegeta lands near him. "Stop trying to interfere."

18's cries are muffled. Her feet disappear, and the tail holds a huge lump that travels through and into the back.

Cell's entire body begins to glow so bright, it's blinding. Everyone is forced to shield their eyes from the light. Vegeta seems pleased, while Tarble has his mouth hanging open.

It fades out after several seconds. Cell is there… but his appearance has changed. No longer does he have a beak, but strange lips that makes him look awfully creepy. His entire body is more humanoid.

His abdomen and tail are a dark shade of orange. His body holds a larger muscle mass. His eyes are no longer yellow, but white. His forearms and legs have a grey color to it… one can say his looks have drastically changed.

But as for his power…

The gentle blowing wind makes the lose strains of Raditz's hair flow slowly as he rises. His eyes are full of disbelief. His mouth slightly hangs open. "His… energy…"

"It feels like… I don't know. I can feel everyone's radiating… but…" Nappa can't seem to think of what else to say.

Vegeta smirks. "Ah. That's more like it."

Future Trunks sits up, and his eyes widen. "This… this is really bad… he looks different… and even his power…"

"I'll be honest. I liked his other form better." Raditz says. "He looked more like a bug then. But now, he looks like some shit that crawled out the sewer."

"He may have a power boost… but we can still take him." Nappa says with confidence, looking at the teen that attempted to stop it before. "If we all attack him at once, he'll be dead in seconds."

"Not wise." Vegeta smirks, cutting off Future Trunks before he got the chance to speak. "That would be such a waste. I'm sure he can do so much more. All I have to do is toss the other one at him, and we'll have ourselves a more than decent opponent."

"No wonder why Kakarot hardly obeys you…" Raditz mutters too low for Vegeta to hear.

"Just one step away from being perfect." Cell chuckles. "Vegeta, if you are willing to assist me with reaching my perfect form… all I need is 17. And all the glory of perfection is mine to keep! And in exchange… I might be nice and give you a nice fight."

"It's a deal." Vegeta smirks.

"Vegeta….!" Tarble growls. "Are you suicidal or something…?!"

"No. Unlike you… I am not interested in fighting a weak opponent that I know I can beat in two flat seconds. The only reason why you struggled with the normal Cell is simply because you are too weak."

"Weak." Tarble speaks through clenched teeth.

"Yes. That's about it." Vegeta chuckles. "Save yourself. He's not interested in fighting any of you. We have an Android to seek for."

"You're making a huge mistake."

"You think you can stop me with that cliche warning?" Vegeta chuckles. "A lesson will be learned here, fool. Only the strongest survives. Survival to the fittest. It's that simple."

"Survival… to the fittest…?"

With that note, Vegeta turns and begins to walk off, ignoring the shocked looks he is getting from his comrades.

Cell waves. "Well… it was nice to hang around. I'll see you soon." He jumps into flight, and he takes off in search for 17.

"Damn it... ! He's getting away…!" Tarble snarls. "Raditz! Nappa! Trunks! Do something!'

"Do something, and I'll kill you." Vegeta aims his hand towards the three mentioned Saiyans who all step back. "And you know very well that I don't bluff."

"So, you're just going to help him achieve his perfect form?!" Future Trunks says through a growl. "Then what?! What happens if he is stronger than you bargained for?! You're about to bite off more than you can chew!"

"And you're about to have a hole right through your chest." Vegeta threatens him, now truly annoyed. "Shut up with your whining. I already made the decision on what happens from this point on. Don't even bother trying to interfere, boy."

The teen grits his teeth. His eyes narrow. All he can display is his anger and frustration. His eyes follow the prince as he begins to head off to track down the other Android.

"Vegeta!" Tarble calls out to him. "Vegeta! I'm talking to you! Stop!"

"I don't talk to blind rodents."

"Idiot!" Tarble clenches his fists. "Is your pride really that important?! I know that is what keeps us Saiyans in battle, but yours is just ridiculous! Your ego is going to kill us! Your pride is blinding your judgement! All you care about is yourself, and that is going to cause you to dig into a hole you can't crawl out!"

Vegeta laughs lightly. "What could you possibly know about pride? You're jealous. A envious Saiyans has no pride."

"You could at least hear what your brother has to say!"

"I don't have a brother." Vegeta says cruelly. "You can never be my brother. You can't even be close to being a Saiyan. Royal blood, wasted on something that is nothing more than a pile of wasted flesh. But, don't worry. If you're lucky, Cell might kill you as a way of sparing you from the pain the future has to bring."

Vegeta walks further away.

Raditz, Nappa, and Future Trunks all look back at Tarble, who's expression shows his shock and pain. Before any of them could say anything, the expression changes into anger.

Maybe more than just that.

Tarble struggles to stand. Once he is on his feet, he chuckles angrily. "He never ceases to amaze me with his absurd ways of thinking. He assumes he knows it all… he'll kill himself. And at this point, I honestly don't care!"

The others feel his energy spike.

"I'm sick of all of this…! Everything! From how everyone never takes me seriously, to being mocked and disrespected! Well, once upon a time, I was a reeeal nice guy. On Planet Namek, I stood polite, well-spoken… I gave respect. I spared many, even that Bulma! But it seems I made a huge mistake, didn't I? Perhaps all of this is my fault?"

There is a pause.

He closes his eyes, like reality had struck him like a train. "By the blue moon… Damn it all…" He chuckles. "It really is all my fault! Bulma helped Dr. Gero create those Androids and that Cell, after all. Bulma assisted Chille in capturing Goku! The result of that lead to this mess! If I had killed her when I was on Namek… none of this would had happened! The Androids… the tormenting… Kakarot's madness, it would all be nonexistent…! Either that, or the events would had took place at a much slower pace… slow enough for someone as weak as I to put to a stop! But no. I just had to let her go, by giving her my space pod! Tarble… you idiot. Look at what you've done."

Future Trunks gasps as the prince begins to float from the ground.

"Survival to the fittest? What a joke for him to say. Enough mistakes have been made. I suppose it's time to clean it up!"

He takes off, fading from sight.

Nappa sighs. "Well. That was… sudden. Looks like we won't make much progress with tension like this."

Raditz's opens his mouth, but it hangs there as he takes notice of the pale look on his son's face. He speaks quietly. "Kid. Are… are you alright?"

The teen remains quiet. He seems spaced out, actually.

"Kid!" Raditz calls him louder.

"Age 767…" Future Trunks almost whispers.

"... What?"

"This year was when everything started to fall apart." The teen mutters. "Not only because everyone was losing… but just as Gohan said… everyone started to lose hope, and started to lose their minds. I should had paid attention… but today's date in my time… it was when Tarble…"

"When, what…?" Nappa looks at him.

"Ignore his orders, please." The teen begins to shake. Absolutely terrified. He looks at them all now. "Stop him before he kills him! He's going to kill Vegeta!"

"WHAT?!" Raditz and Nappa can only stare.

Kauli doesn't appear very surprised. "He had it coming. But I wanna know how it even happened. He ain't strong compare to that asshole."

Future Trunks shakes his head. "I know it sounds impossible… but he killed him when he was off guard. When that happened… Tarble lost his sanity at once. And he grew worse with each year until he became a tyrant!"

"Wait, WHAT?!" Raditz shakes his head. "Why didn't you tell us that before! That kind of information would be useful, you know!"

"And besides. As much as those two argue… I don't think Tarble would even consider killing his own brother." Nappa frowns. "He's only in a bad mood. What could- GEH!"

He was cut off when the teen snatched his shirt and pulled him close.

Future Trunks looks at the general with his burning eyes that are filled with pain and terror. Like he is living in a nightmare. As he speaks, his voice sounds desperate, but shaking with anger mixed with fear. "You better listen to me if you know what's good for you! He fell apart, Nappa! He would drink until he is stupid drunk, and then he would take all of his anger on me! The only time… and I mean the only time he snapped back into his senses was when he sacrificed himself to save me! By the time I was in my early teen years, he was a psycho! I can't even tell you half of the things he had done… but all I can say is… you saw how Kakarot turned out, right?!"

Nappa can only stare. The eyes staring at him are starting to tear up.

"Kid…" Raditz looks at him. "What kind of world do you live in?"

"It ain't no rainbows. I know that for sure." Kauli says.

"Dad…" The teen looks his father now. "No one died happy. I am not exaggerating when I say… everyone of you at your last moments either died helplessly, or died consuming your hatred and madness. Can you imagine watching someone you thought you knew… get consumed by so much hatred… that they become insane and die that way?"

Raditz pulls the teen off Nappa, and he pulls out a capsule from under his shirt. "Yeah. I know how you feel, kid. My youngest brother… I'll be honest with you. It hurts me more than you can imagine to see him the way he is. Some days I feel like there I no hope for him… but seeing your terrified eyes just now… I can't let myself go."

He tosses it in the air, and a case of water bottles falls in his hand. He takes a few and opens them, and he dumps them on Turles head. "Wake up!"

Turles shoots up to his feet. "What the hell?!"

"That's a waste of water." Kauli notes with disappointment.

"Stop dreaming and let's go." Raditz orders Turles. "We have a pair of princes to save."

"What…?"

"I'll explain as we go. Keep listening. Questions come later."

….

"WHAT?!"

"That's what I said." Raditz is still trying to understand what took place earlier as well. To hear his son from the future sound so stressed and afraid shook him up a bit. To think that Prince Tarble out of all people would end up the way he did in that timeline… it's a bit terrifying.

They have to find him before that timeline becomes the present.

"I find that difficult to see." Turles frowns. "But it is possible. Prince Vegeta pushed him several times before."

"Only once or twice did he recognize Tarble's strength but…" Nappa shakes his head.

"Um, hellooooo?!"

Everyone turns to look at Kauli. The woman has her hands to her hips with an angry look on her face.

"What?" Raditz responds rudely.

"Are one of y'all gonna help me out here? I can't fly very well yet, you know!"

"That's a shame." Turles chuckles. "You should know by now."

"I can only stay in the air for a good 10 minutes or so." Kauli reminds him. "If this is gonna be a long flight, someone has to carry me."

"Nope." The three Saiyans turn away from her.

"Seriously?! No! Someone is gonna carry me! I don't care about what you think!" Kauli stands firm, not moving. "I'm waiting."

"..." The two brothers look towards Nappa.

"Why am I being… urgh…" Nappa realizes there isn't much he can do now.

...

Raditz keeps his focus straight ahead. His son has the lead in the flight. Turles is at his right as Nappa flies at his left with Kauli on his back. They are all listening more into the teen's tale.

"Yeah." Future Trunks nods. "See… Tarble was really good at hiding it, you know. Back when I met him as a kid with Gohan, they both seemed alright. They took me in and raised me… taught me how to fight and all, but…"

"Well?" Nappa asks.

"They both had those eyes. I mean… all of you have the eyes of one who had seen death so many times… but their eyes… now that I think about it… when I look at Goku…"

There is a pause.

"Those are the eyes of someone who had… saw too much to the point they mentally fell apart. Eyes that had seen too much destruction… too much death. Eyes that had watched the possessor slaughter the guilty and innocent alike for little to no reason at all. Now that I have time to think about it… even Gohan lost his way, but he stayed more stable for my sake. He never wanted me to see him when he's… not right."

"So even the brat lost it." Turles huffs. "Question. If everyone around you was going insane, how the hell are you still stable?"

"That is a good question." Kauli nods. "You live in a messed-up world, yet you ain't affected too much by it? How?"

"I ask myself that everyday." The teen replies. "Perhaps I am the only sane person left in my time. The survivors in my time are insane as well. Tarble's future counterpart told me several times before… and I quote;"The entire world dances with madness. The world we once knew is now The Forgotten Past. All we can do is embrace it all. Embrace the feeling and everything is amazing, even death."

"He said that?" Nappa blinks.

"He basically said to accept the insanity since the entire world is that way." Future Trunks frowns. "But once you do, there is no going back. You'll end up laughing at the lost of hope. Laughing at the dead… and your own death."

"I see."

"And the worst thing I ever witnessed Tarble do… was kill a little girl for no reason. Just for his own sick pleasure. His hatred towards humans was on par with Goku's."

"Okay. That's…. not good." Kauli frowns.

"We need to find him." Nappa says. "Damn. It feels like Planet Earth itself is turning on us. With each passing year, it only gets worse."

"It's incredible." Raditz notes. "When I first came here, my brother was a naive idiot who held far too much innocence. The humans were weak and cowardly. After a year we got rid of most of them and all… but I never imagined within 5 years, the humans would turn around and become one of our biggest threats."

"We all learned a valuable lesson here." Nappa says. "Humans are not powerful by strength like we are. They are powerful by mind. Mentally, they are much more powerful than we are. The way they think… it gives them an advantage. They adapt quickly… and they used their thinking to torment us until we can no longer think for ourselves."

"So, I have a theory." Raditz narrows his eyes. "So yeah. We heavily underestimated the earthlings, especially the humans. Their main plan had been on the move since day 1 of our invasion. What if all this time… the humans had this sick idea? They would slowly torment us to the point we fall into madness. Once consumed by it, we begin to bicker and fight. Think about it."

"I see where this is going." Kauli nods.

"Yes. The humans can't kill us. They are well aware of that fact. So if they can't kill us, whoever said we can't kill each other?"

Future Trunks blinks. "Whoa. I didn't think of that! So what you're saying is that they are trying to make all of us turn against each other?"

"Not trying. They already succeeded. It's easy." Raditz huffs. "What happens when the leader goes down? They target Vegeta and Tarble first to make them try to kill each other. If it works, then we may try to stop whoever won, thinking they lost it. Then Nappa may kill whoever killed the prince. Hell, if anyone were to kill Kakarot, I might lose my shit."

"Well, this sucks." Kauli growls. "So they have a chance?"

"The chance is already there." Raditz growls."What I am trying to say is, the humans are winning."

"They are winning?" Nappa can't believe it.

"They already have Kakarot against us. Judging from the events… Tarble's next in line." Turles says.

"Then, we better hurry." Nappa frowns.

"Right." Raditz nods. "It struck me just now. The army's biggest weapon isn't a tool or anything… it's Kakarot. They are using him to get rid of us. Which is why I have to make sure that won't happen."

"You will, huh?" Turles chuckles.

"He's your brother, too. Don't forget." Raditz reminds him. "How would mother feel if you just abandon Kakarot while he needs us most?"

"Tch. Fine." Turles looks ahead again. "Let's make this quick. But, don't expect me to be thrilled about facing that overgrown roach."

Kauli squints her eyes. "Hey. I don't think we have to look any further."

"Hm? What makes you say that?" Nappa asks.

"I think he changed targets." Kauli points ahead.

The Saiyans descend from the sky, landing in the dirt terrain below. It holds occasional patches of grass.

Kauli steps down from Nappa's back. She looks towards the sky. "Cell is up ahead, and he ain't looking pleased. I'll say that something didn't go well on his side."

"He can't locate 17. That's what it is." Raditz says. "That Android was smart to stay low, but I'm afraid that once he finds out what happened to his sister… he'll get reckless. We may need to get him all at once while his guard is down."

"But if we do that, Vegeta will be well aware of what we are doing." Kauli frowns. "Not like I give a damn."

Turles chuckles. "Which is why you are always a bottom-feeder. You can't even fly."

"You said that already. Cut it out." Kauli frowns. "My plan is that one of us has to get him, and the rest will jump in when that time comes."

"Got it." Future Trunks takes off.

"Boy, sit your five dollar bowl-cut ass down."

The teen immediately lands, touching his hair. It seems what she said offended him in some way.

Nappa shakes his head. "No. It won't work. We can't do that and expect to get away with it. Vegeta won't hesitate to kill us for disobeying him… but, he never said he would kill us if we interfere unintentionally."

"Huh?" The others are interested.

"I need a low-class. That is all of you here. You're perfect for the job. But I need one that Cell will underestimate the most."

"Okay. What's the big deal about us?" Raditz frowns.

"A low-class is perfect for this idea. Even Vegeta would fall for this. I hate to trick him this way, but we won't have to worry about losing our heads. Your rank may label you as what others would call a bottom-feeder, but you have a few… things that elites don't have."

Future Trunks frowns. "Look. Whatever it may be… I don't think it will work. Sorry, but I have to go." He takes off again in full speed.

"Kid! Get back over here or… so much for that." Raditz growls. "Now I have to save his tail. Great."

"Well… maybe we don't have to worry too much." Nappa mutters. "As long as this idea I thought of can work… Vegeta may not pay the kid any mind. He'll be more concerned about the one who is performing."

"He doesn't even see any of us as a threat." Kauli says.

Nappa becomes slightly irritated. "Just listen. All of you can pull this off. Just let me explain why your rank is an advantage."

Kauli shrugs. "Go ahead."

"Alright. Here is the story for all low-class warriors." Nappa explains. "Frieza made it clear when he wanted to conquer as many planets as possible. To send away infants was something we never considered before… but the demands were so high, we had to make more coverage."

"Saiyan infants were already able to take care of themselves the moment they grow their teeth… which is earlier than human by the way." Turles adds. "But what does that have to do with the-"

"Let me finish." Nappa says. "They can easily thrive in a planet they aren't familiar with as long as they have food. The problem was that they may know how to fight, but not who to target. So… the doctors sort of… created a programming to put the infants through in order for their minds to be set on doing one thing and one thing only."

"Aaand… how does that work?" Kauli asks. "And we have little time for storytime. Summary, please."

Nappa shrugs. "In short, thanks to our fighting instincts, we already can kill when needed. They take the infants in their pods who have been modified to say the same annoying-ass command over and over for the entire flight nonstop."

"Wow. Really?"

"Yeah. Imagine someone calling your name for an entire year while you are stuck in a small space pod. I know that would drive anyone insane." Nappa shakes his head.

Raditz frowns. "Why do I feel like what you said makes no sense coming out your mouth?"

"What is that supposed to mean?" Nappa growls.

"Wh-whatever!" Kauli says quickly to keep the two from yelling at each other. "And you said the programming is a simple command?"

"Yes. The command is; "Destroy all lifeforms". As simple as it sounds… it's enough to cause a Saiyan infant to go on a rampage against anything that moves. Which is why Kakarot tried to kill his grandfather until you know… he fell down into a deep ravine and hit his head at the bottom and forgot everything. Well, except the programming."

"The what?" Kauli blinks. "Are you saying the programming is still in our damn heads?! Wait… Frieza brainwashed us as babies?!"

"Not all Saiyans. Just the low-classes." Nappa corrects here. "And it wasn't Frieza. It was his best doctors."

"IT'S STILL IN MY HEAD?!" Kauli points at her head.

Raditz frowns. "Funny you say that. I had to play the programming again overnight for Kakarot when he got so stubborn about joining us. It didn't do much, but he did shut up with his complaining."

"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!" Kauli screams.

"Right. So… that's how it works." Nappa says.

"Wait, wait. Hold up." Kauli waves her hands while shaking her head, clearly lost by all this. "This has nothing to do with our current situation."

"Actually, it does." Nappa explains. He points to his head. "Besides the programming causing the Saiyan to act feral at times, it's also permanent. Which is something we had a problem with since it started. But the good thing is it won't be triggered without the right command."

"That shit is permanent…?" Kauli sounds mind-blown and slightly terrified.

Nappa finally gets to the point. "The plan is since Turles is too scared to face Cell, we can use the programming to force him to."

"Hey! Wait!" Turles disagrees to the idea. "I never asked for this! Nobody likes that programming! And stop saying that I am afraid of bugs!"

"But, you are." Raditz reminds him. "You passed out when he-"

"Yeah, yeah! Transformation! Bah! But I am not doing that!" Turles begins to walk away.

"Hold on. If you say the command… won't that affect all of us, excluding you… I mean?" Kauli asks.

"No need to worry. The command isn't complete without a name." Nappa grins. "So, the chances of it being said by accident is slim. Also, it has to be said repeatedly. Though, there was this one case when that doctor managed to figure it out with Raditz."

"Don't." Raditz hates to be reminded.

"Alright!" Nappa places a hand on Turles' shoulder. "Step forward for the chances, Turles! We have one shot at this!"

"What?!" Turles is startled as the general grabs his arms while Raditz shoves him to the ground. "Hey! Stop! I hate this! I don't want to go feral! Let me go!"

"You heard him." Kauli says with a teasing smile. "Step forward for the chances, Goku-wannabe."

"I was born before Kakarot! How many times do I have to tell you that?!" Turles yells at her.

Nappa looks at Kauli. "Oh, and also, you might want to step out his line of sight. He'll try to kill the first thing he sees."

"Oooh." Kauli steps to the side several times, watching Turles trying to throw the Saiyans off. "So uh… how long is this going to take?".

"Not long. But every Saiyan is different." Raditz says through his grunts. "Look. I hate this too, so I hate to force Turles into it… but stopping a Saiyan in a destructive state isn't easy. You'll see why. Too bad Kakarot isn't around. He could do a lot worse against that Cell… it would be… really nice…! Gah!" He frowns at Turles. "Stop moving!"

"I said no! I refuse to go feral! Let me be! Why can't you make that woman do it?!" Turles snaps.

"Uh… nuh." Kauli crosses her arms.

"Unhand me, damn it!" Turles screams out.

Kauli seems a bit nervous. "Just how bad is it that is making him act like a child about to visit the dentist?"

Nappa points to the sky. "And see? Cell is right up there. So… we have a good chance that you won't try to kill anyone else."

"STOOOOP!" Turles kicks his feet. "Raditz, I am going to tell mother about this!"

"Don't tell mother! She'll have my tail!" Raditz shouts at him.

"AaaAAH!" Turles thrashes harder. "Okay! I'm not afraid of Cell anymore! Can you let me go now?!"

"It doesn't work like that. Sorry. I hate to do this too, but what other choice do we have?" Nappa shakes his head before he speaks in a firm tone. "Wake up, Turles."

"No…!" Turles' eyes widen.

"Wake up, and destroy all lifeforms." Nappa narrows his eyes. "Wake up, Turles, and destroy all lifeforms."

"GAAAAH! I SAID NOOOO!" Turles screams. Unable to cover his ears, he can only close his eyes while shaking his head.

"Wake up, and destroy!" Nappa pins him harder. "Wake up, and destroy! Wake up, and destroy!"

Turles struggles on, grunting.

"Wake up, and destroy! Destroy! Destroy! Destroy!" Nappa continues to shout out the world as the Saiyan screams out like he is begging for it to stop.

Kauli appears concerned. "Uh… I don't think-"

"Shhh!" Raditz cuts her off.

Turles snarls before opening his mouth wide. Nappa quickly moves his hand to avoid the teeth that attempt to bite it.

And he continues the chant like it never happened.

It makes Kauli wonder how many times he did this in the past. It's either that, or the fact that he learned to dodged teeth from mainly Kakarot.

He is a bitter.

Turles had stopped screaming, now only breathing hard. His breathing becomes more rapid… and more aggressive.

"TURLES!" Nappa screams.

Turles' eyes snap open as he bares his teeth. Not a single trace of thought is seen in his eyes. A horrible growl is heard from his throat.

"O-okay." Kauli gulps. "That's… impressive but intimidating. In a way…"

-0000-

"Where aaaare you, 17?" Cell flies around, continuing his search. He stops, only because he takes notice of a visitor.

Turning around, he meets the Future Trunks in his Super Saiyan form. "Ah. Hello there. I was sort of expecting you."

"Less talking." The teen interrupts him, and he flies forward while throwing a punch that is instantly dodged. The increase of speed the enemy has surprised him, but he doesn't allow it to slow him down. He continues his assaults as his energy steadily increases.

Cell chuckles. "Well. You are just about as strong as your father, aren't you?" He turns his body around, and his tail slaps the teen away. He watches the teen fly back up and around him. "What are you plotting? Didn't Vegeta tell you to stay away?"

"Shut up. I thought I made that clear!" The teen screams and attacks, and he begins trading blows with Cell. He performs more blocking than he is landing attacks. It frustrates him, because it is a reminder about the ridiculous stunt Vegeta pulled!

Vegeta and his pride!

He lands a good punch on the side of Cell's face. He turns his body around for a kick, but he nearly yelps as Cell snatches his tail.

"Heh. Your fur is softer than it looks." Cell teases him, watching him try to fly away. He squeezes the limb with a chuckle. "This is a Saiyan's weakness, yes?"

Future Trunks screams as more pressure is applied. His Super Saiyan form drops, and he curses under his breath for forgetting about his own tail and how easily it can turn on him.

"I never realized how much faster I am. Makes me curious about my strength. Before, you Saiyans were doing a number on me. It seems one Android was enough to have me match all of you. So another would…"

"It won't happen, and I'll make sure of it!"

"But, you can't move right now." Cell grins. "What are you going to do? Call for daddy? You're still a kid, after a-"

WHAM!

Future Trunks is freed. He takes a quick look at his tail to check for any bruises. Looking back down, he sees Cell flying back up. But he isn't concerned with him right now. His mind is trying to register on what just happened.

"Where did that even come from?" Cell frowns. "Looks like someone else decided to ignore Vegeta? I hope you know he'll kill you for that." He slowly turns in a circle, trying to locate the attacker.

Future Trunks feels a spark shoot through his body. "Wait. I thought he was-"

He pauses and flies back in time to avoid a flying body. He watches it make a sharp turn and zip past Cell, landing an attack on him again.

"Something feels off about this. It feels like... I can't describe it. But…"

Cell spirals towards the ground, but his wings spread to slow him down enough to gain control of his flight. "He's attacking me when I least expect it! Gah! Stop hiding, you!"

The sound of air being sliced zips around him. The creature keeps his guard, watching anything possible. It zips behind him, and he spins around, catching a fist that pushes him back.

The first shakes heavily. Teeth are bared, almost entirely exposed. The sound of heavy breathing is heard through them.

Turles' eyes burn into the insect's, wild and dangerous in every way. His energy is flowing wildly, matching his current emotion;

Rage.

"You caught me off guard." Cell calmly says. "But, it won't happen again." He throws a fist and Turles tilts his head to the side. "Huh?"

The Saiyan twists his body around, freeing his tail from around his waist. It slaps Cell across the face, and the next attack is a heavy punch.

"What the?! He's keeping up with him like that?!" Future Trunks ducks his head to avoid a random blast. "I never thought about using my own tail in a fight!"

Cell manages to block many punches. He seems slightly frustrated, unable to predict what the next attack would be.

Future Trunks has to think again. Saiyans hardly bring out their tail in combat. It's okay done to humiliate someone, or when they have no choice.

Looking at his uncle, something is off about him. "His attacks are impossible to read. It's like… he's out of control. He must be. What happened down there?"

Cell flies backwards as he continues to block the aggressive punches. "What kind of fighting style is this?!"

Turles snarls as he elbows the insect. He tilts his head back to avoid a punch, and he pushes the arm aside. He lands a huge punch against his chest. Another swing is dodged.

Cell frowns slightly. "Now I see. That look in your eyes… what set you off like this?"

No answer. The Saiyan lunges at him with a scream. Cell flies to the side to avoid the body slam.

"That's right. You Saiyans are savages, no matter how civilized you make yourselves." Cell chuckles. "Your power reaches its full potential only though a great and powerful rage. So in other words… rage is what makes your power is at its fullest! But the downside?"

Cell grabs Turles by the head.

"You are unable to think. Your head is filled with bloodlust, is it not?"

Future Trunks looks down at the ground.

Down, down on the surface, Raditz, Nappa, and Kauli watch the action carefully. While Kauli looks nervous by all of this, Raditz and Nappa are more calm.

"Hey. Your kid is up there." Nappa points out. "Should we get him?"

"We should, but too many of us up there will only cause Turles to go on a crazier rampage. A Saiyan in a feral state can only see the color red and wants nothing more than blood."

Raditz thinks about what he said.

"Say. What does the color red look like?"

Kauli shrugs. "Bright. Darker than a yellow… how can I describe a color to someone who is colorblind?"

"How do you describe anything to someone who is blind?" Nappa asks. "And I don't mean Tarble. I mean those who were born blind."

"Everything is black?" Raditz guesses.

"Nah. That ain't it." Kauli shakes her head. "Try looking through your elbow."

"That's not even possible." Nappa frowns.

"Exactly. There is nothing. That is what they see. No color. No black. Nothing." Kauli explains. "Now, can we try to do something besides standing around?"

Raditz and Nappa exchange glances.

"Her attitude reminds me of Kakarot's woman." Raditz frowns. "But she's different in a way. She's the only Saiyan I ever met who smart talks an elite and gets away with it."

"I highly doubt Vegeta would want anything to do with a low-class." Nappa chuckles. "But maybe your other little brother would."

Raditz coughs heavily due to accidentally inhaling his own salvia.

Nappa begins to laugh. "What's the matter? It wasn't clear to you?"

"Y'all know I heard all that, right?"

Raditz and Nappa freeze, looking a bit uneasy due to the annoyed tone in her voice.

"I ain't interested in no one. The way he is, he don't like me either. Keep your mouth shut about it." Kauli huffs. "Though, it would be nice if anyone was a little nicer instead of being so damn rude all the time. Don't nobody here know how to treat a woman."

The Saiyan males seem to not know how to respond to that.

"Did I mention how Saiyan women are hard to understand?" Nappa asks Raditz who simply shrugs.

"What she doesn't understand is that we aren't human. The way we behave is not the same."

Future Trunks lands in front of Raditz, looking at him and Nappa like they had committed a crime. "Why are you two still standing here?! I thought you were after Tarble! If he manages to get-"

"I hear you." Raditz says. "I wasn't planning to stand around here for long. We just had to distract Cell in order to get to them without any problems. You did say that your world is not sane, right?"

"Yes." Future Trunks answers. "Please. We have to save them both."

Raditz sighs. "I'll do what I can. But, it won't be easy. You stay here and make sure Turles don't go too far on his rampage."

"Got it." The teen nods.

"I'll go find Tarble."

"No. I'll go." Nappa says. "If anyone has to deal with Vegeta, it should be me. You to find your other brother. He's been away from this too long. We may need as many hands as we can get."

-0000-

Piccolo opens one eye, looking down at the ground while standing on the roof of the ship. He sees Krillin walking out, being followed by Tien and Yamcha. He seems slightly bothered, but he shuts his eyes to ignore them.

"Going out here by yourself is dangerous, you know." Tien warns the monk. "What are you trying to do?"

Krillin shrugs. "Well… after hearing the angry rant from ChiChi… I decided to look into a few things for answers. This entire planet is falling apart, and not physically alone. There must be a way to stop this."

"You said ChiChi made you think about this?"

"She told me to do something." Krillin says. "So, I'm going to find out."

Yamcha seems concerned. As much as he wants to keep him from going anywhere, there isn't much they can do besides get answers. "Don't get yourself killed out there."

"Same to you, pal."

Piccolo crosses his arms. He looks towards the sky. "Staying in one place isn't appealing. Something is going on."

The 3 Human's didn't know he was on top the ship. They recover from being spooked, looking at where he stands.

"That is true. I did hear commotion not far from here." Krillin says. "A part of me feels like I should investigate. Do you think it was Cell?"

"If it was, then standing here won't do any good. We are supposed to keep that thing from absorbing any Androids." Piccolo jumps off the roof, and the fighters quickly move away from him as he walks forward. "We all go. But don't expect me to save any of you if you get careless."

Yamcha frowns. "If anything, we should be worrying about the baby. Who is going to watch him while everyone else is gone?"

"Leave it to the pig and cat." Piccolo says irritably. "And the tiny clown."

"His name is Chaiotzu." Tien corrects him.

"I don't care. Let's go."

As they leave, the tree leaves shake. Baby Trunks pops out from hiding in them, hanging upside down by his tail. He grabs his feet and giggles while spitting bubbles.

-0000-

As he flies through the sky, his eyes remain focused on the ground, shifting left and right. He is scanning the ground for any sign of the other Android who must had fled. The form Cell had took is stronger, but not strong enough. He feels that he needs a more worthy opponent. But unfortunately for him, everyone else disagrees.

A bunch of cowards. That is what he sees them as.

Far below on the ground, Android 17 has his back against a tree, watching Vegeta fly past him above. He isn't afraid of him. He would fight him… but he can't risk exposing himself in case the Saiyan has something planned. Vegeta is the least of his worries. The bigger problem is himself.

He looks at his right palm, seeing energy trying to form. Calming down is near impossible right now. Earlier, he had blasted down a cluster of trees in sudden anger.

Something had happened to 18. There's no denying what he is feeling.

The sound of feet hitting the ground makes him spin around, throwing a punch. However, his fist is caught, and gently pushed aside. 17 opens his mouth to speak, but he shuts it quickly, feeling that it would be a bit careless.

Android 16 gives him a look of regret. "I'm sorry that I was not there. I found myself occupied with some angry people. They weren't my targets, so I didn't kill them."

17 just stares.

"Siblings do have a close bond, but twins have an even closer one. What you are feeling is true."

17 clenches a fist. "They took my sister. How did that even happen?! She shouldn't had been caught that easily!"

"Something happened. What it may be… I do not know. But, we must move on. Vegeta appears to be targeting you."

"I don't care about that. I can easily take him down." 17 steps out from hiding among the trees, but he is pulled back into coverage by 16. "Is there a reason for this?"

16 looks towards the sky, and 17 does the same. Someone is flying pretty fast towards the prince.

Vegeta growls slightly, feeling frustrated that the Androids are impossible to detect since they don't have an energy signal. He begins to think about leveling out the area to draw him out, but the idea isn't performed. He senses the presence of someone.

"Hello, Vegeta."

Vegeta stops flying, and he hovers in the air, looking a bit surprised. He did expect to be followed. He certainly expected his brother… but what's with that tone? He turns around to face his brother.

Tarble hovers feet away with crossed arms. "Happy? He's gotten stronger, I'm sure. Let me guess. You are going to find 17 and throw him at Cell as well?"

"So what if I am?" Vegeta responds rudely.

"Then I will have to stop you."

"What are you going to do?" Vegeta laughs. "Beat me up?"

"Beat you up? How absurd." Tarble clenches his fists. "As much as I would like to turn the tables in a fight against you, the chances are unlikely. I'm afraid to beating you down is near impossible with just my strength alone."

"That's right. You can't beat me. I'm glad you are aware." Vegeta smirks. "But the expression on your face tells me you have every intention to fight me. Hah! You'll only waste your own time! Head back before I make you."

"I'm not going anywhere."

Vegeta's smile turns into a slight frown. He didn't expect that response, but he is prepared for it. "You're just begging for me to beat you down again, aren't you?"

"Shut it. It's not that I am begging. I am here to put an end to this."

Tarble's response causes Vegeta to roar in laughter. The younger prince squeezes his fists tighter, angered that he is seen as a joke at the moment.

"Go back to the ship and be a damn doctor." Vegeta says once he stops laughing. "It's all your good for. I won't deny it. You can be useful when it comes to healing and technology. But in battle, you're pathetic. Why should I listen to a fool who cannot survive in battle without someone having to save him?"

"Because, I have plenty of common sense. Something that you lack." Tarble answers. "You will not survive once you hand 17 over to Cell. Do you it realize what you just did earlier will being ruin?!"

"Ruin to you." Vegeta says. "Allowing Cell to absorb 18 was probably the greatest decision I have ever made."

"What?" 17 whispers as he watches, narrowing his eyes.

Vegeta grins small. "Let's think about it. Cell is a creation of the humans. They are using him to get rid of us. As long as he is alive, they will keep fighting. Killing him earlier would not have a great affect on them. Allow him to reach his perfect form and kill him then. Those humans will never even dare to think about us after that."

"I don't care about all that!" Tarble is becoming more worked up. "What I care about is the chaos it will summon! What you did before was idiotic! The results would be relentless if you dare to keep this up!"

"18 is already absorbed. What can you do? You had your chance to kill Cell before then, but you never took it." Vegeta says. "And now all there's left to do is to find her brother."

"You did WHAT?!"

Both Saiyan princes look down, seeing the angry 17 soaring towards them both. The Android completely ignores Tarble, throwing a punch towards Vegeta who blocks it on time.

"I figured you would show yourself once I mention what happened to your sister." Vegeta chuckles. "You just made this so much easier!"

"I'll kill you, Saiyan!" 17 growls.

"Oh? What happened to your cool and collected attitude? I guess it flew away since the loss of that Android has worked you up."

16 rushes to a clearing. He looks up towards the sky. "17! You must stay away and stay hidden!"

"Hide while the one responsible for what happened to 18 is right here?! I don't think so!" 17 throws a punch with his other hand. It lands, sending Vegeta back. He throws an uppercut and a powerful kick to the chest.

Vegeta grabs his foot, annoyed already. "You won't win easy as you did before!"

Tarble tosses a small blinking object that sticks to 17's shoulder. Both 17 and Vegeta freeze and look at him, who has a small remote in his hand.

"You don't win this, Vegeta." Tarble presses the button, and 17 vanishes out of sight.

"What did you-?!"

"He got sent away to a random location." Tarble answers with a small smirk. "Good luck trying to find him again."

Vegeta's eyes fill with anger. "Where did you send him?! For your sake, I suggest you tell me right now!"

"Where has he landed? Even I do not know the answer to that. The location was randomized. To make sure that no one knows. To assure that Cell will never reach him. Especially with your help. Who knows? 17 could be at the other side of the world right now."

16 finds what he heard shocking. The younger Saiyan had outsmarted Vegeta so quickly… and now, no one even knows ever 17 could be.

Vegeta snatches the remote from Tarble, but it is already sparking. It cannot be used anymore. He makes a judgement that this was on purpose. He tosses the remote away angrily. "That's a mistake you can't live for."

Tarble huffs. "It's done. Just give it up."

He fails to hold back a growl. Vegeta transforms into his Super Saiyan form. "I'll kill you at my strongest, just to make you realize what a huge mistake you just made!"

"Getting worked up over an Android? You sound like a spoiled child." Tarble says.

With a shout, Vegeta lands a heavy kick on Tarble's stomach without holding back. Tarble coughs out a mouthful of saliva as he bends forward.

(5) Tarble is hardly able to fly due to the attack. He is slowly lowering towards the ground while hugging his stomach. Just as he is close to the ground, a blast strikes his back, forcing him through it.

Vegeta lands on the ground, walking towards his helpless brother. Once he stands in front of him, he slams his foot against his brother's chest. "Pinned down once again. How ridiculous. You will never learn. And today, you die."

His hand spreads out, facing Tarble. A ball of yellow energy is created, ready to fire at such a close range.

Tarble grunts in pain. "Never learn, huh?" He reaches in his shirt and pulls out something shining. He slaps it on Vegeta's ankle, and he is freed as his brother screams and staggers back.

Vegeta loses his footing. He falls on his back, and he tries to rise… but he can't.

He can't move more than an inch. He can only lift his head, watching his brother stand and stumble from the pain. "What did you do?"

Tarble places a hand against his stomach. He stands tall, answering. "I never imagined I would ever find use to the paralysis darts The Mercenary Tao used against us years ago. You remember those, right?" He spins a container in his other hand, which hold a few more. "I figured I may have to use them one day."

"Alright. You got me." Vegeta growls. "Now, pull it out."

Tarble frowns. "Oh, no. That's not going to happen, I'm afraid." He lifts his foot and stomps down hard. His boot slams down on Vegeta's tail. Ignoring the scream, he crosses his arms. "Doesn't feel good when it's you with the stomped on tail, does it?"

Vegeta grunts before speaking harshly. "Idiot. This is only temporary. Once it wears off, you're going to regret it all!"

"I have plenty. So you won't be able to even lift a pinky for a while." Tarble answers. "Now, I have you exactly where I want you. Defenseless and paralyzed. The once proud and prideful Saiyan prince is now soon to be standing in front of the door of Death."

"What the hell are you plotting?!"

"To stop you. Something I should had done a long time ago." Tarble answers, his tone sounding more angry by the second. "I got sick of your teasing and taunting. The way you treat me… and how everyone sees me as weak! I tolerated enough! From Namek all the way here… for 4 long years! I'm done!"

"So, you finally accepted that you are good-for-nothing?"

Tarble stiffens. "Yes. I have. When the enemy wants nothing to do with me… I realized that. So, I should thank you… for making me realize just how useless I am! For making me realize… strength isn't the answer on how to win all battles."

"What?"

"It dawned on me. If I can't stop you with power alone, then I would simply use my intelligence to outsmart you. To keep you down. And it worked. I should had done this a long time ago. Right now, I can easily end you. How does that make you feel?"

Vegeta actually appears slightly shocked. "What has gotten into you? Tarble! You better think twice!"

"Think twice?! You mean something you failed to do several times?! Like when you tossed Android 18 at Cell to have him transform?!" Tarble's tail fur begins to rise as his teeth become more exposed. "You sure love to be selfish for your pleasure, don't you? You are going to be the death of us all, and I could do nothing to stop it… because you are stronger than I am! You always have been… and I HATE IT!"

At the last two words… Tarble's eyes...

Vegeta can only stare, taking notice of the red glow in his brother's eyes. There is no heavy heartbeat… and he is wearing the amulet… so no transformation will take place.

Tarble is just…

This is not good.

"You might want to ease yourself." Vegeta growls. "Your emotions are blinding your judgement."

Vegeta needs to calm his brother down. He is in grave danger at the moment if Tarble is engaged to the point that he has a desire to kill.

But, he chose the wrong words.

"Judgement?" Tarble spits. "Something that you lack?!"

"And you are going to beat me down here, while I may defenseless?"

"Beat you? I already told you how pointless that would be." Tarble says.

It is confusing at first, but Vegeta realizes the meaning behind those words. He is about to respond, but no words come out.

"I hate how much you are better than me…" Tarble said it through a snarl. His red eyes seem to appear more aggressive, like an animal ready to kill.

At this moment, Vegeta is actually starting to realize that Cell isn't the only danger he should be worrying about.

-0000-

His eyes didn't leave the spot the woman disappeared in for several minutes.

ChiChi had went into the forest in search of fruit for a quick snack since she was a bit famished. So it's only him and his mother, but he never bother to speak with her.

Gine never looked away from him since ChiChi ran for her errand. Mainly because she is concerned that the Saiyan may try to do something reckless. But seeing how he hasn't moved or even spoke… it's more worrying.

"Kakarot." She tries to start a conversation, but her son doesn't respond. Perhaps it is true when they say he would only listen to ChiChi at this point. Raditz is losing his connection more each day.

It annoys her.

"Don't you dare act like you are the only one, Kakarot."

Kakarot lifts his head, looking at her with rounded eyes. The tone she used in her voice was never heard before. It was firm and full of order… giving him the feeling that he is a big trouble.

Gine looks at him with cold eyes. "I know how you feel, Kakarot. About all of this madness… I know how it feels. Before you try to correct me… you are my son. I had experienced much more than you can fathom, so listen before you speak."

What could she possibly know? Kakarot can't help but be curious.

"The real reason why I stopped fighting… was because I… I couldn't handle myself anymore. Just like you… I had trouble controlling my Saiyan instincts when rage turned into bloodlust. I guess you know where you got it from, huh? It scared me."

Kakarot remains quiet.

"The reason behind it was… well… a few doctors took a handful of Saiyans for some sick project. They wanted to amplify our abilities to see just how far the potential of a Saiyan can go. It was because… they heard how Frieza was feeling uneasy towards us. They wanted to use us to rebel against him."

Kakarot can see the image in his head now. Several Saiyans strapped against a table with doctors and machines surrounding them.

"Many had died during the injection, because their bodies couldn't endure it. It was like poison." Gine looks at her hand, which sparks with static. "Those who did… it changed them. Many were reported to be far more aggressive than a Saiyan should be… such as myself. When their rage got the best of them, they got into an animalistic rampage of destruction. Unable to stop until everything around them is barren. Far worse than the Oozaru itself. Something you had done… when Chille told you what you did…"

Kakarot doesn't want to remember that.

"Eventually… I lost motivation. Whenever they sent us to missions, I wouldn't put in as much effort as I once did before. I was too scared." Gine explains. "Because of that, I became an easy target. Your father had to save me several times. Soon enough, I had to quit. But… they didn't like that at all. The king wasn't pleased to hear about it. A Saiyan should never stop fighting, since it is in our nature… but I had to quit. They… they just don't understand."

There is a bit of silence ss she takes a deep breath.

"Two elites came to me. They grabbed me and dragged me out of my home. I was thrown to the ground, and they started to beat me with no pulled punches." She chuckles. "Funny. I didn't bother to fight back. I knew that if I gave in to that feeling… I had the potential to kill them if I were to catch them off guard. So… I took it all in. I was called a disgrace. They never bothered me after that, but the other Saiyans mocked me and trashed talked me in all sorts of ways."

She smiles.

"If only they knew. They were never told. Because of that, many of the Saiyans that lived through the project were later muzzled and caged years later when they lost themselves in a terrible rampage. Later… they were executed by the King's orders." Gine pulls back her wristband, and the static runs from her hand and down her arm. It reveals a glowing mark on her bottom wrist that looks like the head of an Oozaru.

She kept it well hidden. Kakarot would had never known she had it.

"Any Saiyan that were subjects to the project has this mark. I suppose it was like a warning, because the doctors realized what a mistake it was." Gine explains. "King Vegeta ordered several elites to round up every low-class warrior to search for the mark. Anyone who has it will be killed. Thankfully during that time, I had already quit fighting… so they never bothered me."

She pauses, having more to say.

"And… such violent nature… the doctors told me that it may be inherited by any children I may have… so it was best to not have any. But… I wanted children. I thought I was lucky it didn't pass on to Raditz nor Turles… but then when you arrived… oh…"

She shuts her eyes, hearing the enraged cries of the baby Kakarot.

"I never felt so horrible in my entire life."

Kakarot's tail flicks a few times as his eyes slightly harden.

'It explains so much… doesn't it?' Youzi says in his head.

Gine realizes that she had been dragging it out too long. Trying to lift the mood, she looks into the brighter side of things. "At least you- ACK!"

A single hand had clamped around her throat. She is lifted from the ground, struggling to breath. Her eyes fill with disbelief and horror…

Kakarot holds her high, looking at her with disappointment. "So, all of this was your fault as well? Or maybe you are telling me a story and expect me to accept it like any idiot would?"

Gine tries to speak, but she can't.

"There is not one person in this universe who understands what he'll I've been through. Not even you. Your story is tame… compared to what I endured. I don't care about what any of you think anymore. I will do whatever I want, when I want… anyway I want!"

More pressure is applied. The woman can't even scream.

"I don't care about who you are. Get in my way again, and I will kill you." Kakarot warns her. "And trust me. I'll make it last so that you will regret what you did in your final moments. But… to make sure…"

Gine speaks through clenched teeth; "Bùyào... dīgū wǒ."

Kakarot's eyes widen as he responds in pure disbelief. "Nǐ zhīdào rúhé shuō zhōngwén ma?"

The woman's iris fade out as her eyes seem to glow white. Her hair begins to rise as pink static runs across it.

Kakarot appears uneasy. "Uh-oh."

A huge pink lightning bolt shoots from her body and strikes the Saiyan on the chest. He is flung back as the woman hits the ground.

Gine coughs heavily as steam rises from her body. The glow in her eyes fade as she pushes herself to her knees. She slowly turns around, seeing her son on the ground… the crown on his head glowing in response to it being disturbed by the sudden power.

Kakarot barely rises, and his crown glows brighter and hums loudly. He screams out in agony while grabbing his head.

Gine finally stands, her tail swinging in a slow pace. "That was Tuesday Thunderstorm. An attack I can only use… when I really need it. It drains a ton of energy… hah…" She bends over, pressing her hands against her knees. "Even your big brother hasn't mastered that one yet, and he's been trying since he was a little boy."

Kakarot continues to scream.

"Now, you and I both know that crown will not stop glowing until you stop resisting. And yes, I am talking to you… demon of hatred." Gine narrows his eyes as static runs through her again. "Leave my son alone."

The crown finally stops glowing, and Kakarot stops thrashing, now only shaking and whimpering. He opens his eyes, watching her walk towards him. "Please… I… don't do it again…"

"It's okay. I won't… but… convincing the others to not do anything to you is a different story." Gine says.

"What?" Kakarot stands and turns, seeing how more than one person arrived. The human warriors had came out the ship to check out the commotion apparently. Even Piccolo is here. The fight ChiChi had before must had drawn them out. It's a pretty fair walk.

"Stay back." Kakarot gives them a warning, hoping they would listen. But, he doesn't expect them to. He is prepared for their stubborn and persistent responses. But he can be just as, or even more.

"Look. I hate to do this and all but…" Krillin clenched his fists. "You are getting out of hand. I mean… attacking your own mother?"

The other earthlings reluctantly join in, and Piccolo seems bothered to fight the Saiyan sooner than planned. But, he doesn't complain.

"Stand down. All of you."

They all pause, surprised to see Raditz walking into the scene, carrying Kauli on his back. Even Kakarot is slightly surprised, but the expression morphs into irritation a second later.

"Raditz? What are you doing here?" Krillin asks. "Well, not saying we don't want you here or anything."

"That's a dead lie." Piccolo crosses his arms.

"Erm…" Krillin laughs nervously, seeing how the two Saiyans are looking at him. "What I am saying is… shouldn't you be fighting Cell or-"

"Cell? Thanks to Prince Vegeta, that monster got an upgrade. Our prince decided that chucking Androids was the best thing to do." Raditz says. "And he's still not satisfied. He's hunting down 17 with that thing."

Kauli jumps off his back. "He said that anyone who interferes will be killed."

"You can't be serious!" Yamcha's jaw drops.

"I wish I wasn't. Thanks to him, we have a bigger problem. And Prince Tarble is no help at all. He got so furious, and his jealousy got the best of him. He's not listening to a word we say. Our only best bet left is the general. But he isn't too bright on terms of common sense. At least he's after the two princes."

"Wait. Where is Trunks and Turles?" Gine asks.

"Fighting Cell."

"Wait. Turles is fighting Cell?!" Gine can't believe it.

Kauli nods. "I know. Hard to believe."

"Long story. I'll explain later." Raditz says.

"Wait... where's Karot?" Gine asks.

Raditz frowns. "The kid... Ah, I'll find him soon. But you. Kakarot. You are crossing a line here."

ChiChi gives him an angry look. Did they not pay attention to the child, knowing he tends to wander off?

"That isn't why you came here." Kakarot says irritably. "There is something else. They sent you over to get me. Right?"

"Good. You used your brain." Raditz says.

"I said no before. Let me be." Kakarot frowns. "I won't do much good for you anyway. Why would they want me, knowing all I would do is cross a line as you said?"

"That is why we are looking for you!"

"Oh. So you can't trust me to be by myself."

"It's getting to that point." Raditz says. "You need to let us help you. You deny it, and you only get worse."

Those words anger Kakarot. "So, now you have to hold my hand? I am not going with you if you are going to hover over me! I can take care of myself!"

Kauli isn't convinced. "You sure don't make it seem that you can."

"You don't know!" Kakarot says. "I can handle this myself! I don't need anyone's help!"

"You made a contract with a demon! What does that say about you?!"

ChiChi pushes aside some leaves, stepping into the field while carrying a basket of fruits and vegetables. She had just picked up what Raditz said, and she seems upset to hear it. She looks at her husband's direction.

Kakarot shuts his mouth, looking at another direction to avoid eye contact with his brother. "I already told you. Let me be. Okay?"

"I am not leaving you while you are suffering the way you are. You told me what was going on, remember? You were asking for help. Some kind of help." Raditz walks closer. "I can't just leave you alone so that you would be silently tormented until you lose your way and go on a murderous rampage!"

"Forget about it. I don't need your help."

"Kakarot, don't be difficult! You need us!"

"I said, leave!" Kakarot snaps. "Stop bothering me! Yeah, so I asked, okay?! I don't listen to anyone, sure! That may be true, but you are on Planet Earth, which is my home. And you stand within Mountain Pazou, which is my territory! They may be a prince, but I am a king!" Kakarot reaches behind his back. He pulls out his Power Pole, spinning it around before aiming one end towards his brother. "You can't tell me what to do anymore!"

Gine seems lost on what to do.

"Goku…" ChiChi sets her basket down. She heads for the crowd.

"You know what?!" Raditz has enough of his brother's attitude. "Your grandfather would be greatly disappointed in you, Kakarot!"

ChiChi now looks at Raditz. Did he really just say that? Looking back at Kakarot, those words seem to have a great affect on him.

Slowly, the anger in Kakarot's eyes drain and is replaced with surprise, then sadness. What his brother just said was like taking a bullet to the chest. His grandfather really would be disappointed.

He really would be.

Kakarot feels his staff slip free from his grasp. It clatters on the ground and rolls away a bit. Staring at the staff, he feels even worse.

A lot worse.

"Grandpa…" Kakarot remembers it too well. Chille erased his grandfather's soul from existence… right before his eyes. "G-grandpa is… grandpa is…!"

Realizing what he did, Raditz jogs towards his brother. "Whoa, whoa! I didn't mean to say that! Don't get upset, and stop looking at me like that! You're making me feel bad!"

Krillin seems confused. "Wait. I'm confused. He can still see his grandpa, right? So what's the big deal? I mean… sure he's dead, but we can't just ask-"

"Shut up!" Raditz snaps at him. "You don't know what recently happened, so don't say a-"

Raditz is cut off as Kakarot shoves him away while glaring at Krillin. Watching Kakarot pick up his staff, he sits up quickly. "Easy, Kakarot! He doesn't know!"

"Oh, he knows!" Kakarot is already heading towards the Human. "Which is why he mentioned it, just to mess with me!"

A hand grabs his wrist.

He turns around, seeing ChiChi. He holds himself back from accidentally hitting her in reflex.

"Listen to me, Goku! You are going to stop trying to kill your allies! You will learn to work with them, and fight that Cell monster!" ChiChi demands once again. "You will stop doing what you please, and so the right thing! So no killing the humans!"

Kauli looks at Raditz. "Do you think he would listen?"

Kakarot clenches his fists. Nothing is going his way today. Absolutely nothing at all! He holds back a growl as he responds. "I don't want them to be anywhere near! Their intentions are all the same! To use me as a weapon! I refuse to let that happen! Not again!"

"Goku, listen to-"

"NO! YOU LISTEN TO ME!"

(6) ChiChi steps back several times quickly, looking horrified. The way he looked at her was like he was going to kill her! He never looked at her that way before.

Everyone else is trying to grip on the fact that Kakarot yelled at his wife, which is something he never did before.

"He never screamed at her like that before." Raditz makes note. Gine seems upset about this as well.

Kakarot already regrets what he just did, but he moves on quickly, walking towards the Humans. "I don't need anyone's help! Especially from a Human!"

ChiChi shakes her head. "Goku! You need to calm down! You-"

ChiChi is cut off as the Saiyan jumps and lands behind the Humans. He throws his left arm around Yamcha's neck and pulls him back. A few alarmed mutters are heard among the small crowd. They didn't expect this.

"I'll kill him right here." Kakarot lies his staff across the Human's chest. He rises it to his neck and removes his arm only to press the staff against the neck. He holds the body close to him, holding the martial artist hostage. "I already made it clear, that I will do as I please! I'm not going to work for someone just because they can't handle their own problems! And I'm definitely not working with these humans, either!"

Yamcha is frozen stiff. His friends watch in the distance, not daring to move an inch in case such a small step would provoke Kakarot to kill.

Raditz opens his mouth to speak, but ChiChi pushes him back.

"Goku." She warns him again. "Let him go, and join us in this fight."

Kakarot seems hesitant. He is conflicting if he should let him go since ChiChi is present. He isn't fond of taking lives in front of her, after all. However, after a few seconds, he makes up his mind. He presses the staff harder against the neck.

ChiChi lowers her head slightly while closing her eyes. Next, she aims the palm of her hand towards the warrior. "Yī, èr, sān."

The golden crown glows in response, and Kakarot is frozen. The Saiyan fears the incoming pain. Not again! "ChiChi! Wait! I-"

"Sì!"

Kakarot screams as he is slammed flat into the ground by an unseen force. Yamcha falls as well along with the staff, but he is free.

Kauli sighs. "Does he ever learn?"

Kakarot would think at this point, he would be used to this. It seems impossible to. He can never predict when the crown will be used against him again. Oh, how much he loathes its existence… no, whoever created it.

ChiChi takes in another deep breath, feeling terrible already. She bites her lip, trying to stay as calm as possible.

Yamcha crawls away quickly, staring at the down Saiyan in disbelief. "Mandarin."

His friends look at him before looking back at the Saiyan.

ChiChi walks over to the pinned Saiyan, watching him struggling to do as much as lift his head. "You cannot go on unless you relearn how to cooperate. You can't just kill every human on sight!"

"That's what they wanted." Kakarot grunts, speaking in a tone filled with anger and pain. "They asked for it even more by torturing me! I'm not stopping! No one can stop me! I've made up my mind a long time ago! My mind's been made up ever since they took you from me!"

ChiChi's eyes open. She covers her mouth with one hand, keeping the other still aimed towards the Saiyan.

"Don't listen to him." Tien warns the woman. "He learned how to be rather tricky with his words. If you let him go, he'll be hard to catch again."

"Leave me alone!" Kakarot screams at him, making him jump. "I just… I just want this to stop! But the only way to do that is to kill every human in this planet! Humans make mistakes by nature, and they are supposed to learn from them. But from what I've seen… humans never learn. History repeats itself! Your selfish nature makes it impossible for you to consider anyone else!"

"Not every human is the way you see!" Krillin tries reasoning with him. "Every human is unique with their own beliefs and personality! Chille was just some sick psycho!"

"He was the core of what humanity really is." Kakarot snarls. "He was true. Selfish and destructive towards his own planet. Only cared about himself… made far too many mistakes to even correct. He was behind all this. He killed my wife. He took away everything. He held me as prisoner in his place for 3 years… and had me in solitary for half of one. You can't even come close to imaging what it was like… to wake up by being struck by a whip! Try to imagine what it feels like to be tortured by electric whips for hours non stop! Half a day of that mess! And just when you think you can get some sleep in the night… they do it again!"

Krillin steps back. The others remain quiet.

Kakarot's anger slowly melts away as his breathing becomes more shallow. "He… he tricked me into killing ChiChi. He took my grandpa from me… by destroying his soul. He was already dead, but Chille made sure he was gone! So he… it is like grandpa never existed in the… in the… first place…!"

Everyone slowly lowers their guard as the Saiyan stops struggling.

"Grandpa…!" Kakarot covers his face. "I want my grandpa back! I want him back! But he's gone forever, and it's not fair! Grandpa! I really miss you, grandpa! I really, really miss you…!"

As the Saiyan begins to whimper, the glow in his crown slowly fades. Everyone can only stare at him.

It's like he reverted to his childhood self.

Raditz is lost on what to do. Seeing his brother like this only makes him ponder on how he should handle him. His emotions are unstable as well. Then, it dawns on him.

Kakarot isn't turning evil. He never was.

Hatred blinded his judgement… and he is conflicted. It's the demon who manipulates him to do evil acts.

Youzi. The demon monkey of hatred, Gine calls him.

Krillin taps his fingers together. "Hey… uh… are you alright?"

Kakarot's eyes snap open, locked on to his. He lunges from the ground, and his tail snatches the staff from the ground at the same time. He grabs the weapon and thrusts one end through the earthling's abdomen.

"KRILLIN!" His friends scream the name out.

Krillin can only look down at the face of his attacker, who stares back with a maddening grin stretching across his face.

"I already said… I won't be told on what to do. Especially from the likes of you. I will be perfectly fine, once you lie dead on your own blood."

"Kakarot!" Gine gasps. "What are you doing?!"

"Ah, damn it! We can't lose anyone now!" Kauli protests against what is happening.

"No!" Raditz steps forward, but he freezes, seeing ChiChi clamp her hands together while closing her eyes.

She takes in a breath before saying; "Yī, èr, sān, sì…"

A scream and a thud is heard as Kakarot falls again. Krillin drops to his knees, and his friends rush to him to try to save him on time.

"Wǔ, liù…"

The crown glows brighter. The humming is now clear for all to hear, along with the agonizing screams from the Saiyan who can only grab his head and hope for the pain to end.

The horrible feeling of his skull being crushed and split apart is throbbing. Kakarot tries to pull the crown off, but as usual, there is no success. He slams his hands on the ground, pushing himself up, glaring at the human he failed to get. Standing is impossible.

He can't handle the pain. He falls back down, groaning in great pain. "STOP! STOOOP!"

ChiChi tightens her eyelids, trying to ignore his cries. She sounds close to sobbing as she goes further. "Qī, bā…"

The brightness is even more powerful. And so are Kakarot's screams. It only stops for a second as he coughs out a mouthful of blood. It startles everyone.

It's been a while. Many had forgotten that actually happens around this point. The crown attacks him not just on his head, but it messes with his energy. The results is his entire body being attacked from the inside out.

It's painful to watch. But still, she keeps going. Her eyelids tighten. "Wǔ, liù, qī, bā…"

Kakarot rolls around, and he bangs his forehead against the ground. It won't help much. He isn't able to feel that anyway. It doesn't compare to the pain he already is in.

"Wǔ, liù, qī, bā…"

His hands dig into the dirt. He kicks the ground, screaming.

Gine mutters the numbers to herself. She immediately understands what ChiChi is chanting. "5, 6, 7, 8… that crown responds to one counting in Mandarin?"

"Right. 1 through 3 are warnings. 4 is the pin down. 5 and onwards is a climbing pain scale." Raditz grabs his arms like he is cold. "The chanting of the same numbers is a cruel punishment. With the first spoken being the first number to inflict real pain… climbing up only to start from 5 again…"

Gine seems more pained by this information. "Then, since she keeps doing that, the pain is hitting him like waves."

It's far worse than a simple climb. It's like being struck by a hammer over and over. Kakarot rolls side to side, screaming and kicking. No matter how much he begs, she doesn't stop chanting. As long as he has the intention to kill right now, she will keep going.

Kakarot can feel himself becoming weaker. The pain keeps coming. His screams don't end.

Gine shakes her head as she turns away. "Stop. I can't watch it anymore. I just can't."

Raditz silently agrees. It's seen in his face.

ChiChi lowers her hands, and the Saiyan is freed. His gasping and coughing only makes her feel even worse.

Raditz turns to Gine. "Mother. Help the human before he crosses over to the afterlife."

Gine rushes over to the crowd. He lowers to her knees as she gently pushes Krillin to the ground. "Forgive me for this, but I will have to sear the wound shut to make sure you don't bleed out while in the healing tank. This is going to hurt like hell."

"Huh?" The others give her odd looks. They all look at her hand which is engulfed with static now.

"That's… convenient." Kauli says nervously. "Energy that is like plasma, huh? Now, I see where Raditz gets it from…"

Kakarot remains on the ground, shaking in pain. His tail curls between his legs. Small sounds of pain escapes his mouth.

Raditz stands at his side, crossing his arms. "I hate the fact that you are worrying me to death. These emotions you exposed to me is not working out very well."

Kakarot can only look at him, expecting an angry lecture. But looking at his face, Raditz really means what he says.

He looks like he is scared half to death.

Gine presses her hand against the bloody wound, winching at his scream. "Hold your tongue! Saiyans have sensitive hearing! I can't concentrate if you keep screaming into my ear!"

Tien frowns. "I mean, he had a staff inside his abdomen."

Piccolo winches and covers his ears as Krillin screams again. "I can't take this anymore!" He marches to the crowd, and he grabs Krillin's mouth and keeps it shut. "Hurry the hell up! Otherwise, I'll send him to Otherworld!"

Gine glares at him. "Give me a second. If I rush, I might end up stopping his heart instead! How about you make yourself useful and go out there and kill Cell!"

"You don't tell me what I can-"

"You are a warrior Namekian, aren't you?" Gine narrows her eyes.

Piccolo didn't expect her to know what he even is. But, he isn't too surprised. "Look. The only reason why I am even here is to defeat that monster that threatens to take away what is rightfully mine. Your son is my enemy, someone who took what I was destined to have first. Once this is over, he's as good as dead."

"I understand that." Gine responds. "I am not fond of fighting or taking lives, but it's the duty of a mother to protect her children. If you dare to kill any of my sons during this truce we have, you'll find yourself without a head."

Piccolo isn't sure if he should take that threat seriously or not. But she knows what he is. Despite being a gentle Saiyan she can be, she is rather cruel towards anyone who does harm to he sons.

The look in her eyes means she isn't bluffing. But whether or not she actually has the guts to pull it off is the real question.

Piccolo growls. "Don't get the wrong idea when I say I'll go." He looks at Krillin's wound. "Now, hurry. So that I can't get the hell out of this annoying place."

Gine looks back at Krillin. "Don't bite your tongue." She focuses on the wound, and staid builds before it focuses on the wound alone. Sizzling is well heard, along with Krillin's muffled scream.

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The halls are long, with steel walls all around. The floor is smooth, hitting that tiles that stretch through the building.

Aqua walks down the hall, and she enters a huge room. Small cages are scattered through the floor, along with a few tanks and trucks. She heads for a giant screen, and she stands in front of it. "I located their hiding spot, but I was unable to bring any in… or kill any at most."

The screen turns on. No words are spoken, but Aqua seems to know what the screen wants.

"Understood." She nods. "And I'll make sure it's nice and welcoming. But first, we have to make sure the main threat is at our mercy. I want the traitor here within an hour." She raises her hand, and a few soldiers rush in the room and jump on motorbikes. As they drive past her, she smiles small. "I'm not Chille, so I don't play around. It will be quick and simple."

The screen turns black.

"I wish you luck on your own objective." She heads for a table, and she takes out a tablet. Looking at it, she nods. "And it seems his recent project has managed to get one out of two. Nice. We just need one more, and those Saiyans will struggle until death."

Standing in front of a computer, she taps a key, while looking at the giant screen. Several footage of different parts of the world pop on the screen. They all change scenes, focusing mainly in Mountain Pazou.

One in particular shows Tarble towering over Vegeta.

"And if Cell is a failure, then at least I got it down pack with these aliens turning against each other. I'll just have to make sure it stays that way. Once I got a hold of the traitor… things will fall apart instantly for them. This is just too easy, it's sad."

The footage switches, showing Gine tending to Krillin's wound. It changes again, showing Kauli standing near Raditz.

"And you… I can't wait until I get my hands on you. You are the reason why my father is dead." Aqua clenches a fist. "Saiyans take away everything. To think I once saw you as my little sister."

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Strength chart. Strongest to Weakest.

(Power Levels are BS, by the way.)

This chart focuses on the main people.

Note: Chart will be updated each chapter. I can't do power scaling since I clearly can't understand it like an idiot. This is simply rankings.

Prince Vegeta

Android 16 & Semi-Perfect Cell

Android 17

Raditz

Kakarot (Son Goku)

Seleriak (Future Trunks)

Piccolo

Turles

Nappa

Imperfect Cell

Karot (Son Gohan)

Kauli (Ice Phlounder)

Gine

Prince Tarble

Tien Shinhan

ChiChi

Krillin

Yamcha

Chiaotzu

Oolong

Puar

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A/N: Finally Finished!

Sooo… I watched Black Panther. The new Thor movie. The new Avengers movie…

Yo. That's all I can say. My mind is still messed up from the Avengers movie.

Bruh.

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Chinese Pinyin Translations:

"Bùyào dīgū wǒ." - "Don't underestimate me."

"Nǐ zhīdào rúhé shuō zhōngwén ma?" - "You know how to speak Chinese?"

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Yay! Zodiac Saiyan time! ('Cause I'm bored.)

*Kakarot: July 14th- Cancer

*Raditz: August 5th- Leo

*Turles: June 31st- Cancer

*Karot: May 24th- Gemini

*Vegeta: March 27th- Aries

*Tarble: May 2nd- Taurus

*Nappa: November 17th- Scorpio

*Trunks: December 12th- Sagittarius

*Kauli: February 17th- Aquarius

Me? I'm a Sagittarius. Who are you?

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Possible Questions:

PQ1: I thought you said you wouldn't update unless you have 3 other chapters ready?

A: I know. But work makes it impossible. (Sigh) I will just have to update when I can. Sorry. If I tried doing what I said… this chapter probably would had been published on 2019.

PQ2: Who is Aqua?

A: Perhaps some of you have an idea already?

PQ3: Are the Humans and Piccolo going to fight soon?

A: I have plans, of course. Working it out will take time, though. But no need to worry. I have the scene set.

PQ4: Is Tarble becoming his future counterpart self?

A: Slowly but surely if he isn't checked. Trunks better do something.

PQ5: Will this series continue after this book?

A: Yes. Of course. Though it will mean being more careful since the next arc is pretty insane. Buuut. The next book isn't focused on that arc.

PQ6: Will Youzi ever go?!

A: We'll just have to find out. You guys must hate him as much as you hated Chille… or not. I dunno. You tell me.

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Question Time:

Q: U should listen to the song named demons it reminds me so much of Goku

A: Heard it before. It certainly does.

Q: And FINALLY I am caught up on this story. DAMN this is/was quite the ride.
I've basically said my thoughts on the story through my various reviews up till the point but I gotta say I'm noticing a tone shift in this book.

In the last book there was a much darker tone shift after the first 2. Really, the rabbit whole of darkness just got worse and worse as book 3 went on. However I have noticed that in regards to Goku/Kakarot his tone shift has been moving back into the light. However I can't help but think his character arc is gonna go the way of tragedy considering the rocky situation he is in with the demon. Putting it out there; I imagine Kakarot has only now seen the error of what he has been doing, and will continue to ride the guilt train till the eventual final confrontation with Perfect Cell, where I imagine Gohan/Karot will take on Cell like in Canon. And like in Canon, Kakarot will sacrifice himself in some way - except with LOTS of more guilt on his shoulders than he did in Canon.
Honestly I am hoping this is going to be the case for Kakarot since this will give his character which has been constantly going to the dark side since Book 1 some retribution for what he was done. I don't think Kakarot should or would EVER go back to being the Goku we know in Canon. No, I imagine after the Cell Games (or whatever the equivilant is in this story) Kakarot will be a more balanced indiviual. He will still be his naive, lovable and idiot self, but his heart will be in the grey. Neither Good, nor Evil. A Chaotic Neutral character.

Oh yes, the Alliance between the Humans, Androids and Saiyans. I can imagine that while it is rocky NOW, Goku's eventual death (assuming he goes the way I imagine it will) will actually settle the Alliance even after the deal with Cell is over. I don't really see everyone going at each other's throats once the Cell problem is over and if Kakarot is out of the picture or at least is in a better frame of mind. Actually that's a thought. What if Goku sacrifices himself against Cell, and the group wishes Goku back with the Dragon Balls? Would that eliminate the problem with the demon? Assuming if Goku dies the demon dies with him.

I'm curious how you're handling Tarble's character. Especially with the recent revelation of his Future counterpart's fate into being essentially a drunken father-figure. I'm honestly hoping Future Trunks will actually do what he came here to do and prevent Present Tarble from becoming the cruel person he became in the Future. I'm now perfectly okay with Tarble remaining blind - the concept is actually pretty cool when I think about it.

I REALLY hope you don't have Tarble become like his Future Self, because I'm going to be honest; that was something that was frankly annoying me in Book 3 when it came to Kakarot. In Book 3, Kakarot's fall into darkness wasn't handled well by anyone while it was happening. For example; Gine frankly warned Chichi about the bone necklace right before she left to come back to Earth, but Chichi did nothing about it nor did she bring it up till the end of Book 3/beginning of this Book. I just kinda found that to be bullcrap. I know Chichi is more of the type to worry about her son, but her focus was on Goku more than Gohan so far. She's known ever since her death Goku needed help.
In that regard, Gine until this recent scene of her kicking asses wasn't doing much in that regard either. Either way, I am still enjoying seeing Gine with the group. I do hope we get to see more of her interaction with her grandchildren though as well as helping out Kakarot's issues. I just can't help but imagine Gine being the type of grandmother who - despite the current circumstances - would kinda of "spoil" her grandchildren like human grandparents do, or at least want to spend some time with Gohan and Trunks (both variations of Trunks) and have them get to know their grandmother (and by proxy; their grandfather)

Getting back to Tarble; You've made Tarble to be a much deeper character than Toei could have ever dreamed him to be, so I don't think we need to have Tarble follow the same path as Kakarot in this book. Tarble isn't a fool, and I think even he would take a moment and realize that what has happened to Kakarot is a cautionary tale for him - especially if Future Trunks opens up to Tarble about what happened - something I think Trunks NEEDS TO DO! I get Trunks wants to spend time with his father mostly, but apparently he wants to prevent Tarble from being the cruel future version. He needs to get on the ball.

I have no comment on Nappa and Vegeta. I do like their progress though even though Vegeta and Tarble are clashing horns - which I'm not gonna lie; is freaking HILARIOUS because Tarble is just ROASTING Vegeta in every verbal spat they have. I do hope that with Trunk's influence perhaps Tarble and Vegeta can eventually put aside their differences and work together like they were before.

As for Kauli and Turles: I can totally see em together. I can't imagine their relationship resembling Goku's and Chichi's or Gine and Bardock's or most of the couples in Dragon Ball - this story or canon. At best I can imagine their relationship being similar to that of Vegeta's and Bulma's in canon during it's early stages. The two will eventualy soften up - especially when the two realize they have feelings for each other (which sounding from the preview of the next chapter, sounds like is happening soon) where probably the two will have a one night stand (I can't see them having a romantic night like Kakarot and Chichi had) and from there soften up. Maybe one of em gets their tails kicked or killed by Cell leading the other to go Super Saiyan. (probably Turles at this rate considering he seems to be next in line to go Super Saiyan after Nappa, in which case I imagine Tarble or Kauli will be following suit)

Oh one last thing. I am SO GLAD Pasta didn't become another Chili! He was a villain who LOOOOONG out-stayed his welcome in Book 3. I think we had our fill of original villains with a plot that was unfamiliar with us in Book 3. Definitely should have this book soley focused on Cell and later Broly (or maybe Broly and Paragus during this shit with Cell, even though I can not imagine Paragus or Broly ever siding with the Saiyans due to their motives) and possibly Bojack.

A: Well, I am glad you enjoyed the series so far! Here is a new chapter here! I don't have much to say in response since I did respond to you before. XD

I can't believe people would read through like that. But I myself binge-read, so hey.

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Next Time:

*Cue DBZ Kai's "episode preview theme" here*

Raditz: (Serious) This is Raditz, the oldest brother of Kakarot!

Raditz: Things are starting to really get out of hand here! Now that Cell is near his full power… and the fact that some of us can't even face such power… this entire situation is irritating!

Nappa: (Worried) How can we possibly focus on Cell when we can hardly stay in peace with each other?

Kauli: What are we even supposed to do? Vegeta and Tarble would normally have things planned, but this time we don't even have them.

Nappa: Did you forget about me? I lead an army before, you know!

Raditz: (Annoyed) It's irritating that we just keep glaring at each other. Tarble is normally not the type to act so rude, but he's been at it with Vegeta, and now even my brother. Turles, what did you do?

Turles: How am I supposed to know?! I blacked out when I heard that damn trigger command!

Raditz: (Walks into building.) And if I am I not mistaken, I should be able to find more information on just how Cell was created- wait…

Raditz: (shocked) No… that's impossible… you were… no! NO!

Raditz: Next time on; "The Dissonance of The Earthling Saiyan!" Chapter 12! "Crossing paths again!"

Oh, for the love of… THIS IS NOT OKAY!

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REVIEW! REVIEW!

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To be Continued to Chapter 12!

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Upcoming Chapters! (Read at your own risk!)

Chapter 12: "Crossing paths again" If things can't get any worse… it just did! Questions are asked left and right about what is really going on! Everyone seems to have a dislike towards the same person for many reasons! A nightmare for one returns, and heartbreak for another! What is really going on?! Raditz may just be falling for the same tricks again!

Chapter 13: "Keep yourselves in check! Realize your mindset!" Something isn't right. It's like poison, spreading quickly through anyone exposed to it. As the days drag out, the actions of Kakarot grow worse. The warrior is having a battle with himself, and for the first time in years, his eyes open to see just how much things have changed within not just himself, but those close by.

One can only stay sane for so long. Slowly… they are slipping… He is not the only one who had gone insane.

Chapter 14: "Time for reconsideration!" Seeing how everyone is being affected by his actions, Kakarot is left pondering on what to do. Knowing his son is struggling enough, he begins to fear that his own wife may just turn down a bad corner. Willing to protect the little things he has left, he pushes all jokes aside. Is it possible… that he is doing the right thing, or is this a temporary moment?

Chapter 15: "Something worth protecting." The warriors find themselves backed against a wall when things spiral out of control. All that they can do at this point is shield the best way they can, but even that proves to be a challenge! When the situation turns bad, it seems it could be the end.

But… an offer is made…?

Chapter 16: "The arrival of the unexpected! Trust your instincts!" The warriors have to make preparations to make sure they walk free with their skins. However, there is a major change in plans when they meet with what is thought to never be seen again! While everyone is thrilled, Kakarot isn't very cooperative. He's too busy trying to look into just what they welcomed in.